Brown stewed chicken Recipe

Name: Brown stewed chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 chicken drumsticks ( you can use breast or thighs if you don't like drum sticks); 2 scallions chopped; 1 tomato chopped; 2 tbsp red onion chopped; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 clove garlic chopped; 2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tbsp dried thyme; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp chilli pepper flakes; 4 cup water; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1/2 tsp brown sugar

Servings: persons

10 chicken drumsticks ( you can use breast or thighs if you don't like drum sticks)
2 scallions chopped
1 tomato chopped
2 tbsp red onion chopped
4 tbsp olive oil
2 clove garlic chopped
2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tbsp dried thyme
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chilli pepper flakes
4 cup water
1 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp brown sugar

1
Take off all the skin off the chicken and wash good
2
Put your chicken in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of the oil + the scallions + tomato's + red onion + garlic + black pepper + thyme + paprika + and onion powder and massage it in the chicken and let sit for at least a half hour
3
In a large deep frying pan add the 3 tablespoons of oil and let heat
4
Once oil is heated grab one peace of chicken at a time using a fork and scrape off the onions and tomato back into the bowl and add the chicken to frying pan
5
Once chicken is all in pan sprinkle the chilli pepper flakes over the chicken and fry until the chicken is nicely browned
6
While the chicken is browning add the water to the bowl that your chicken was marinating in and add the salt and stir trying to get all the seasons off the side of bowl in the water
7
Once the chicken is browned well enough add the water mixture in the pan and bring to boil on high heat
8
As it starts to boil turn heat to medium heat and cover ( stir occasionally )
9
Once the water starts to evaporate and thicken up uncover and add the ketchup and brown sugar and continue cooking till your water turns into a gravy ...serve over rice !

571

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 chicken drumsticks ( you can use breast or thighs if you don't like drum sticks), 2 scallions chopped, 1 tomato chopped, 2 tbsp red onion chopped, and more.

Yes, Brown stewed chicken falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brown stewed chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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