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Stewed Chicken with Rice

The Quirky Foodster Team

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Ingredients

  • 900 g (2 lb) chicken pieces, bone-in
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) lime juice (for cleaning chicken)
  • 20 g (1.5 tbsp) brown sugar
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • 1 (1) onion, chopped
  • 1 (1) sweet pepper, chopped
  • 3 (3) garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) tomato paste
  • 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) chicken stock
  • 3 (3) thyme sprigs
  • 600 g cooked (3 cups cooked) white rice, cooked

Method

  1. Rub chicken with lime juice and rinse; pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in the pot, add sugar and caramelise to a dark amber colour.
  3. Add chicken, browning on all sides in the caramel, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add onion, sweet pepper and garlic; cook 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, cook 2 minutes, then add stock and thyme.
  6. Cover and simmer on low heat 30 minutes until chicken is tender and gravy has thickened.
  7. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Introduction: Caribbean stewed chicken, browned in sugar and simmered to a rich, dark gravy, is a weekday lunch staple in Grenadian households, typically ladled generously over plain white rice.

Cultural Background: Caribbean stewed chicken, browned in sugar and simmered to a rich, dark gravy, is a weekday lunch staple in Grenadian households, typically ladled generously over plain white rice.

Tips: Cleaning chicken with lime or vinegar and rinsing is a traditional Caribbean step that brightens flavour. Simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes if the gravy needs further reduction.

Variations: Add carrots and potatoes to the stew for a one-pot meal. Use bone-in pork instead of chicken for stew pork with rice.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freezes well for up to 2 months.

Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of stock if needed.

Nutrition: Approx. 480 kcal, 32 g protein, 16 g fat, 50 g carbohydrate per serving.

FAQs:

Q: Why clean chicken with lime?

A: It's a traditional practice believed to remove residual odours and freshen the meat.

Q: Can I skip the sugar browning step?

A: It can be skipped for a lighter stew, but the dish loses its characteristic deep colour and flavour.

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