Stewed Chicken Recipe

Name: Stewed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds chicken parts; Lemon juice; 4 scallions, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 4 tomatoes, diced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon West Indian curry powder; 1 tablespoon Daddy's Herb Blend (blend of dried and ground oregano, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and basil); 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons garlic powder; 3 tablespoons onion powder; 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons sugar; Rice or mashed potatoes, for serving

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds chicken parts
Lemon juice
4 scallions, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
4 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon West Indian curry powder
1 tablespoon Daddy's Herb Blend (blend of dried and ground oregano, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and basil)
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons sugar
Rice or mashed potatoes, for serving

1
Wash chicken parts.
2
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, scallions, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, cumin, curry powder, Daddy's herb blend, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder and 3 tablespoons olive oil.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add chicken to marinade and refrigerate overnight.
5
In a medium Dutch oven, combine 1/3 olive oil and the sugar.
6
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and brush off the vegetables from the chicken pieces, reserving the vegetables.
7
Turn the heat to medium and stir the sugar and allow it to caramelize as the pot gets hot.
8
(It may smoke some so watch for your smoke detector)
9
Carefully, but quickly add the chicken to the pot and let the chicken brown in the caramelized sugar, turning the pieces as you go.
10
Once all the chicken has browned, add the vegetables and marinade juices, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and let stew until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
11
Half way through, season with salt and pepper.
12
Serve over rice or with mashed potatoes.

1157

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pounds chicken parts, Lemon juice, 4 scallions, cut in 1/2-inch pieces, 4 tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Stewed Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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