Guyanese style stew chicken with loud peppa #guyana #guyanese #stewchicken #chickenstew #guyanavlog

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

Marinate chicken with lime juice, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, leaving oil in the pot.

Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and carrots to the pot; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Return chicken to the pot and sprinkle with brown sugar and scotch bonnet pepper.

Add water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and additional spices if desired.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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