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Stew Chicken

Cultural Context

Stew Chicken is a beloved dish in Belize, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions. It reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, combining influences from Creole, Mestizo, and Garifuna cultures. The dish is known for its hearty flavors and comforting nature, making it a staple in many Belizean households. Today, variations can be found across Central America and the Caribbean, with each region adding its unique twist.

BelizeanBZmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 pounds chicken
2-3 cloves garlic
black pepper
salt
paprika
1/4 cup oil
green bell pepper
red bell pepper
ginger
hot pepper
basil
onion
green onion
cilantro
parsley
rosemary
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
2 potatoes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces meat intake; water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients; yams are often cheaper.

1

Wash and clean 3 pounds of chicken.

2

Grate 2-3 cloves of garlic and add to the chicken.

3

Season the chicken with black pepper, a little salt, and paprika; let marinate for 1 hour.

4

Chop green and red bell peppers, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, basil, onion, green onion, cilantro, parsley, and rosemary.

5

Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large pot until hot.

6

Add the marinated chicken to the pot and fry until it starts to brown.

7

Add the chopped seasonings to the pot and stir to combine.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the chicken and mix well.

9

Add 2 cups of water to create gravy and let it boil.

10

Peel and chop 2 potatoes; add them to the pot and cover with a lid.

11

Let the stew boil until the potatoes are tender and the liquid reduces, checking occasionally.

12

Once finished, serve the stew chicken.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifegraterspatula

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Stewed ChickenChicken Stew

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