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

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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.

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What is Stewed Chicken?

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. This reference files it under Trinidadian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Stewed Chicken reach?

For Stewed Chicken, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I speed up the caramelized onions in Stewed Chicken?

Step 3 reads: "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." Not by much. Step 3 needs steady medium-low heat; turning it up burns the outside before the sugars inside have browned. A splash of water rescues a pan that starts to catch.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Stewed Chicken?

The entry for Stewed Chicken calls for 2 tbsp brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Stewed Chicken?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 38 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 680 mg sodium.

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