Unbelievably Tender Trinidad Stewed Chicken Recipe

Tender golden brown chicken that goes great with anything.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(4 pound)whole chicken, cut into pieces

  • 3tablespoonsfinely chopped green onion

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro

  • 1teaspoonminced garlic

  • 1teaspoonchopped onion

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • ¼cupbrown sugar

  • 1cupwater

  • ½cupcanned coconut milk (Optional)

  • 1teaspoonred pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 2tablespoonsketchup

  • 1tablespoonbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. Place chicken on a plate. Sprinkle the green onion, cilantro, garlic, onion, salt and pepper over it. Cover, and marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, and cook until the sugar has melted into a nice golden brown syrup. Add the chicken pieces, and brown quickly while turning continuously. Cover the pot, and let it cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Pour in 1 cup of water, coconut milk and pepper flakes. Replace the lid, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the ketchup and butter. Continue cooking until chicken is fork tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve chicken with the sauce in the pot as a gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
404mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
22g
Vitamin C
2mg
10%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
220mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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