Trinidadian-Style Chicken Stew

A delicious and savory dinner for the family!

5 lbs

chicken

3/4 teaspoon

salt

1 tsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

ketchup

3 cloves

garlic

1 tsp

fresh ginger

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 medium

onion

1 medium

tomato

3 tbsp

cilantro

1 tbsp

brown sugar

1 1/2 cups

water or chicken broth

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1/4 tsp

hot pepper

green onion

2 sprigs

fresh thyme

lime or lemon or 3 tablespoons of vinegar

1 small

chopped shallot

In a bowl wash the chicken with lime, salt, vinegar, and water.
Season and let marinate overnight or at a minimum of 1 hour.
Heat a large pot on medium fire, add oil and sugar, let it burn until golden brown.
Add the seasoned chicken, allow the browning to coat the chicken evenly. Add ½ of the broth/water.
Lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the fresh herbs, salt and peppers, and fresh herbs.
Cook until the chicken is tender, approximately 30 minutes.
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