🇬🇾 Best guyanese chicken stew/ stewed chicken | full recipe

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat with more availability.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and similar in flavor.

Marinate chicken with chicken bullion, paprika, salt, chicken seasoning, black pepper, and 2 heaping tablespoons of fresh green seasoning. Add casrip and mix well. Cover and marinate for at least an hour.

Preheat a pot and caramelize some brown sugar.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and let it sit for a minute before stirring.

Cover and allow the chicken to simmer until juices are released, then let the juices evaporate uncovered.

Add tomato paste to the pot and cook for a few seconds to reduce acidity.

Add aromatics (onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger) to the pot and toss for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in hot water, then add potatoes, carrots, and seasoning to taste.

Add fresh herbs (scallion, thyme, parsley) and habanero peppers, stir well.

Cover and simmer on medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Plate and serve with brown rice, sweet ripe plantains, and a fresh garden salad.

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