Trinidadian Stewed Chicken (Stew Chicken)
Herb-seasoned chicken, browned in caramelized sugar and stewed until tender. Serves 4; active preparation time is estimated at 25 minutes.
Green seasoning, chile, and seasoning peppers give this Trinidadian stew its character. The method combines a refrigerated marinade with caramelized sugar and a slow stovetop simmer. Active preparation time is an estimate.
Method
- 01
Season and marinate
Put the chicken thighs in a bowl. Add the onion, scallions, tomato, green seasoning, garlic, seasoning peppers, celery, Scotch bonnet if using, tomato paste, black pepper, coconut aminos, ginger, and thyme. Mix to coat the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
60 min - 02
Caramelize the sugar
Heat the coconut oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the coconut sugar and stir until it melts into a golden syrup; watch it closely so it does not burn.
5 min - 03
Brown the chicken
Add the chicken thighs and any seasoning left in the bowl. Turn the pieces to coat them in caramel, then brown them on both sides, about 10 minutes in total. If they do not fit in one layer, brown them in batches.
10 min - 04
Stew until tender
Add the hot water and salt. Cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, checking occasionally that the stew still has liquid and the chicken is becoming tender.
45 min
Ingredients
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