Description
A savory and satisfying Caribbean dish featuring chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds of chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1–2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons of browning sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of thyme
- 2 to 3 cups of chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1-2 hot peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and half of the garlic, ginger, and thyme. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes, or better yet, overnight in the fridge.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in batches, browning them well on all sides. Remove the browned chicken and set it aside.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the same pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Then, add the sliced bell pepper and carrots, cooking for a few minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and let them cook down for a minute before adding the browned chicken back to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, add the browning sauce, remaining thyme, and chopped hot peppers if desired. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 30 to 60 minutes. The longer you allow it to simmer, the more tender the chicken will become. Stir occasionally, adding more broth or water if necessary.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Let it cook uncovered for another 10 minutes if you want the sauce to thicken slightly.
Notes
For a lighter version, use skinless chicken or replace with firm tofu or seitan for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg