Stew Chicken (Belize) Recipe

Name: Stew Chicken (Belize)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons achiote paste (called red recado in Belize); 1 onion; 1 green bell pepper; 5 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cumin; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 -2 teaspoon sugar; water, to cover; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut up
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons achiote paste (called red recado in Belize)
1 onion
1 green bell pepper
5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon coconut oil
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
water, to cover
1 bay leaf

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["Mix the achiote paste with the vinegar and rub it all over the chicken pieces.", "Put the pieces in a large bowl and add the Worchestershire, cumin, thyme, oregano and black pepper.", "Chop the onion, pepper and garlic and set aside.", "Melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan. When it has melted completely, add the sugar and swirl to distribute.", "Remove the chicken from the bowl, reserving the marinade, and brown both sides in the oil and sugar mixture.", "Add the onions, peppers and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent.", "Add the reserved marinade to the pot and then add enough water to ""almost cover"" the chicken. Let simmer for 40 minutes to an hour, until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear. Adjust the seasonings if necessary."]

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut up, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons achiote paste (called red recado in Belize), 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Stew Chicken (Belize) 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.

Stew Chicken (Belize)

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