Saint Barthélemy Chicken Colombo
Chicken marinated with lime and herbs, browned, then simmered with Colombo spices, potatoes, and eggplant. Serves 4.
Chicken Colombo is part of the cuisine associated with Saint Barthélemy and the French West Indies. This version combines chicken, toasted spices, and vegetables in a stew. Hands-on preparation is estimated at about 25 minutes; marinating and cooking time are listed separately.
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Method
- 01
Marinate the chicken
Mix the chicken with the lime juice, garlic, and thyme. Leave it to marinate for 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is coated in the marinade and 30 minutes have elapsed.
30 min - 02
Toast the spices
Place the turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, mustard seeds, and fenugreek in a dry pan. Toast for 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
Ready to continue when: The spices smell fragrant and have not darkened or burned.
2 min - 03
Soften the onion
Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion for 5 minutes, until soft and lightly golden.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and beginning to turn golden.
5 min - 04
Add the spices
Add the toasted spices to the onion and cook for 1 minute, stirring so they combine without burning.
Ready to continue when: The onion is coated with spices and the mixture smells fragrant.
1 min - 05
Brown the chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the pot and brown it for 8 minutes, turning it so it takes on color on several sides.
Ready to continue when: The chicken pieces have browned on the outside.
8 min - 06
Simmer the chicken
Pour in the water and add the chili. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer gently for 25 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The stew has simmered gently for 25 minutes and the chicken is beginning to soften.
25 min - 07
Add the vegetables and finish the stew
Stir in the potatoes and eggplant. Cook uncovered for about 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes and eggplant are tender but hold their shape, and the sauce is thicker.
25 min
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