Caribbean Stewed Chicken With Red Beans Recipe.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are cheaper and still flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and works well for cooking.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Habanero peppers provide similar heat at a lower cost.

Marinate 3 pounds of chicken drumsticks in a bowl with onion, tomato, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and worooisha sauce.

In a fairly deep saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat.

Add 1 heaping tablespoon of golden brown sugar to the oil and stir until it melts and turns a dark, rich golden brown color.

Add the marinated chicken to the saucepan and toss it around in the caramelized sugar.

In the bowl that held the marinade, add 2 cups of water and shake it up to combine with leftover marinade; set aside.

Turn the heat down to low, cover the saucepan, and let it cook for about 7 to 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, increase the heat to burn off the natural juices released by the chicken, stirring frequently.

Add the water and marinade mixture to the saucepan and stir well, bringing it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and slightly jar the lid to allow steam to escape; cook for 20 minutes.

Stir occasionally, checking for salt and adjusting seasoning as necessary; the gravy should thicken.

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