Stewed Chicken

Name: Stewed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces; 1 cup onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A hearty Trinidadian comfort dish featuring tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, dark-brown caramelized onion gravy infused with herbs and spices, served over rice.

60 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

TrinidadianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken pieces
1 cup onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Pat 3 lbs chicken pieces dry and season with half of the 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown chicken pieces on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
3

In the same pot, add 1 cup sliced onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and dark brown, about 8-10 minutes. This is crucial for flavor.
4

Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
5

Add 2 tbsp brown sugar and stir to combine with the caramelized onions.
6

Return chicken pieces to the pot along with 2 cups water, 2 tsp fresh thyme, remaining salt, and black pepper.
7

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken pieces reaches 165°F internal temperature (or meat easily shreds with no pink).
8

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over rice with the rich gravy spooned over top.

Questions

How long does Stewed Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Stewed Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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