Trinidad Stewed Chicken

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Tender golden brown chicken that goes great with anything.

Submitted by MASONBROWNE
Updated on November 1, 2022
close up view of Trinidad Stewed Chicken over white rice on a white plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

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

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup canned coconut milk (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon butter

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 (per serving)

311 Calories
21g Fat
9g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 311
% 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 43%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
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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