Belizean Stew Chicken Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often more affordable.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper provides a different flavor profile, while ground pepper is more common.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find, while serrano peppers add heat.

Cut up and wash the whole chicken with lime (or vinegar if lime is not available).

Season the chicken with Season-All.

In a nonstick pot over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.

Cook the chicken for about 20 minutes until all the water has cooked out and the chicken is starting to brown.

Add chopped garlic and onion to the pot; cook for 10 more minutes until everything is nicely browned.

Add enough water to cover the chicken.

Add black pepper and culantro to the pot.

Mix recado (achiote paste) with a little water in a bowl until dissolved, then add to the pot.

Stir everything well, cover the pot, and let it cook for 30 minutes on medium heat.

Adjust cooking time for gravy preference; cook an extra 5 minutes for less gravy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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