Grenadian Stewed Chicken

Name: Grenadian Stewed Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Grenadian
Ingredients: 1.5kg chicken pieces, bone-in; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; Salt and black pepper; 250ml water

Stew Chicken (STEW CHICK-en)

Brown Stewed Chicken with Herbs

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 434 kcal

Chicken pieces browned in caramelised sugar and braised with tomatoes, fresh thyme, and island seasonings until falling off the bone in a rich, glossy gravy.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 36.0g

Carbs 14.0g

Fat 26.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

Dutch oven wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep plate

Garnishes: thyme sprig, sliced Scotch bonnet

Accompaniments: rice and peas, steamed vegetables

Ingredients

1.5kg chicken pieces, bone-in
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs thyme
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp ground nutmeg
Salt and black pepper
250ml water

Instructions

1
Season chicken with garlic, thyme, nutmeg, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Marinate one hour.
2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and stir until it turns dark amber.
3
Add chicken pieces and sear until deeply browned on all sides, working in batches.
4
Add onion, tomatoes, ketchup, and water. Stir to deglaze and combine all flavours.
5
Place whole Scotch bonnet on top. Cover and simmer on low for forty-five minutes until chicken is very tender.
6
Uncover and cook ten more minutes to thicken the gravy. Serve over rice with provisions.

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Did You Know?

Grenadian stew chicken always includes a hint of nutmeg, reflecting the island's status as one of the world's largest nutmeg producers.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Dutch oven
wooden spoon

Garnishing

thyme sprig, sliced Scotch bonnet

Accompaniments

rice and peas, steamed vegetables

The Story Behind Grenadian Stewed Chicken

Stewed chicken is the everyday comfort dish of Grenadian households, passed down through generations. The browning technique of caramelising sugar before searing meat is a hallmark of Caribbean cooking that creates the deep, mahogany colour and complex sweetness in the gravy. In Grenada, the signature addition of freshly grated nutmeg sets this version apart from other Caribbean stewed chicken dishes, connecting daily home cooking to the island's identity as the Spice Isle.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed weekday dinner 📜 Origins: Colonial-era Grenadian home cooking

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