Name: Brown Stew Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp browning sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 carrot, sliced (optional); 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional); 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Description

Rich, savory, and bursting with flavor, brown stew chicken is a classic Caribbean comfort dish that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Tender chicken pieces are marinated with herbs and spices, browned until golden, and then simmered in a flavorful sauce of onions, peppers, garlic, and browning sauce. The result is a deep, aromatic stew with melt-in-your-mouth chicken and a sauce that pairs perfectly with rice, peas, or fried plantains. This dish is the perfect balance of hearty, soulful, and absolutely irresistible—ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family.

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in
1 large onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp browning sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 carrot, sliced (optional)
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
2 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, soy sauce, and let marinate.
Heat oil in a pot and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the same pot until softened.
Stir in tomato paste and browning sauce, scraping up brown bits.
Add carrots, thyme, and chicken stock. Return chicken to pot.
Add Scotch bonnet pepper (whole or sliced).
Cover and simmer on low for 40–50 minutes, until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened.
Adjust seasoning and serve hot over rice.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
Keep Scotch bonnet whole for mild heat or cut for more spice.
Add potatoes for a heartier variation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: Main course
Method: Stewing
Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–6
Calories: 390
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 115mg