Caribbean Stew Chicken: A Rich & Flavorful Island Classic
Caribbean stew chicken is a rich, flavorful dish made with seasoned chicken, caramelized brown sugar, and aromatic spices. This one-pot recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken in a thick, savory sauce—perfect with rice, roti, or boiled provisions for an authentic island meal.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Season the Chicken (2 lb) with Green Seasoning (2 Tbsp), Salt (2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Paprika (1/2 tsp), Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp), Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), and Worcestershire Sauce (1 Tbsp). Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
step 2
Heat Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large pot over medium heat. Add Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp) and let it caramelize to a deep brown color.
step 3
Carefully add the chicken pieces, turning to coat in the caramelized sugar. Brown for 5 minutes.
step 4
Add Onion (1), Garlic (3 cloves), Red Bell Pepper (1/2), Fresh Thyme (2 sprigs), Diced Tomatoes (1 cup), and Tomato Paste (1 Tbsp). Stir well.
step 5
Pour in Chicken Broth (1 cup) and add the Scotch Bonnet Pepper (1) (whole or chopped for extra spice).
step 6
Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
step 7
Garnish with Scallions (2) and serve hot with rice.
