Belizean Brown Stew Chicken

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is a lower-sodium alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

Cut up a whole chicken and wash it.

Season the chicken with seasoned salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; mix to coat the chicken.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat, using just enough to half fry the chicken.

Add the chicken to the pan and fry for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside; drain excess oil, leaving a couple tablespoons in the pan.

Add one large sliced bell pepper and one large sliced onion to the pan; stir to pick up brown bits from the bottom.

Add chopped garlic and brown sugar; stir and let cook for several minutes until the onion and pepper soften.

Return the browned chicken to the pan along with the leftover marinade; stir to coat the chicken.

Add water to the pan and stir again; cover and let cook for 40 minutes.

Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with more seasoned salt if needed.

Cooking Techniques

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