🇧🇿 Belizean Cuisine

Stew Chicken

Belizean Stewed Chicken

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 386 kcal

Tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, dark recado sauce made with annatto, onions, and peppers. A Belizean Sunday staple.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with recado paste, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Marinate 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a heavy pot. Brown chicken on all sides.
  3. 3 Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
  4. 4 Add water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.

Did You Know?

Stew chicken is the undisputed king of Belizean Sunday dinner, often served after church with rice and beans cooked in coconut milk.