Caribbean Stew Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy way to turn a popular mid-week dish into a wholesome meal. Stew chicken with pasta (or macaroni as they say in the Caribbean) is a favourite. Hearty and filling!

Caribbean Stew Chicken

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Serves 4

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken thighs or wings or drumsticks or breasts, cut up into large pieces

• 3 tablespoons green seasoning

• 5 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons grated garlic

• 3/4 cup chopped onions

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet peppers

• 1/2 cup chopped pimento pepper (flavor pepper)

• 5 cloves

• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup

• 2 tablespoons salt

• 2 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 cup diced carrots

• 2 - 3 cups of your favourite pasta

• 2 cups water or stock

• 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (optional)

Instuctions

Overnight preparation (Optional)

Season chicken with salt, pepper and green seasoning (garlic, onions, thyme, green peppers) overnight.

1. Wash and clean chicken then season with green seasoning and set aside for at least 1 hour. (You can season your meat as you would normally season before cooking, if you do not have green seasoning. For best results marinate overnight)

2. Pour oil into a large pot and place on medium-high heat. Let oil heat until hot but not smoking.

3. Add sugar, sprinkling evenly over the bottom of the pan, and let sugar caramelize until all sugar is brown (noticeable froth and bubble).

4. As soon as the edges of the froth/bubbles and start to get a dark brown shared, immediately add the seasoned chicken and stir to mix and coat with the burnt sugar. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes

5. Add 2 cups water (preferably hot) so the chicken is submerged. Add the onions, garlic, pepper, cloves, salt, black pepper, ketchup, scotch bonnet (optional), and mix to combine well.

6. Bring to a boil and cooked (covered) for 15 - 20mins.

7. Add the pasta, carrots, and another cup of water, and fold into the stew and cook for another 10-15mins, or when the pasta is cooked through to your liking and you have a nice thick gravy.

8. Serve hot with a side of vegetables and enjoy!

Serves 4