TRY THIS STEW CHICKEN RECIPE NEXT TIME | GRENADIAN FOOD | CARIBBEAN RECIPES

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat while thighs are often less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: cumin and turmeric

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in curry powder, thyme, and bay leaves; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped bell pepper, carrot, and potato; mix well.

Pour in chicken broth and add salt and black pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Add scotch bonnet pepper for heat; simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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