Description
Brown stew chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish that captures the essence of home-cooked meals, with juicy chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Paired with fluffy rice or crispy plantains, each bite evokes warmth and nostalgia, making it an instant favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and rinsing the chicken under cold water; pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken pieces skin-side down for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add bell peppers, carrots, thyme, soy sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet; cover and simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Before serving, drizzle lime juice over the stew and serve hot over rice or with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg