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Savory baked chicken thighs with peppers and herbs served over fluffy white rice. Perfect comfort food recipe from Baked Bree.

Brown Stew Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Marinating time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine caribbean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 594 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper deseeded and finely chopped (optional, for heat)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, brown sugar, smoked paprika, allspice, black pepper, salt, chopped onions, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
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  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the vegetables and spices, and brown the chicken on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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  • Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add the reserved vegetables and spices from the marinade and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Add ketchup and chicken broth, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
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  • Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook for an additional 15 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. If using, add the Scotch bonnet pepper during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
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  • Serve hot with rice or your choice of side.
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Nutrition

Calories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 38gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 902mgFiber: 1g
Keyword brown stew chicken, chicken
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