Saint Lucian Stewed Chicken

Name: Saint Lucian Stewed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Saint Lucian
Ingredients: 1kg chicken pieces; 3 tbsp green seasoning paste; 2 tbsp browning sauce; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 250ml water; Salt and black pepper; 1 tsp sugar for caramelizing

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Brown Stew Chicken

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 382 kcal

Chicken pieces marinated in local green seasoning, browned until deeply caramelized, then stewed in a rich gravy with onions and tomatoes. A weeknight staple.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 32.0g

Carbs 14.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

heavy skillet or Dutch oven tongs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: dinner plate

Garnishes: fresh thyme sprig

Accompaniments: rice and peas, steamed vegetables, fried plantain

Ingredients

1kg chicken pieces
3 tbsp green seasoning paste
2 tbsp browning sauce
1 onion, sliced
2 tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp vegetable oil
250ml water
Salt and black pepper
1 tsp sugar for caramelizing

Instructions

1
Season chicken with green seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate at least 30 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add sugar and let it caramelize to a dark brown.
3
Add chicken pieces and sear until deeply browned on all sides.
4
Add onion, tomatoes, browning sauce, ketchup, and thyme.
5
Add water, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
6
Uncover and let sauce reduce and thicken for 5 minutes.
7
Serve with rice and provisions.

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Did You Know?

The caramelized sugar technique used in stewed chicken, called browning, gives the dish its signature deep mahogany color and is a hallmark of Creole cooking.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy skillet or Dutch oven
tongs

Garnishing

fresh thyme sprig

Accompaniments

rice and peas, steamed vegetables, fried plantain

The Story Behind Saint Lucian Stewed Chicken

Stewed chicken is the everyday comfort food of Saint Lucia, found on dinner tables across the island every week. The technique of browning sugar before adding the meat is a French Creole innovation that creates layers of complex, caramelized flavor. The green seasoning paste, a blend of herbs and aromatics specific to each household, is the secret weapon of Saint Lucian home cooking. Every family guards their green seasoning recipe closely.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed weeknight dinner and sunday lunch 📜 Origins: French Creole tradition

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