Stew Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

Experience the taste of comfort with this captivating Caribbean-inspired Spicy Stew Chicken. Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce full of herbs and spices make this dish a must-try. Complemented by a zesty Cilantro Lime Rice, it's a meal that's sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
🐔 4 Chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, or breast)
🧄 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
🧅 1 tablespoon Onion powder
🌿 1 tablespoon Adobo seasoning
🌶️ 1 tablespoon Sazon
🌶️ 1 tablespoon Paprika
⚫ 1 teaspoon Black pepper
🧂 Salt to taste
🥬 2 stalks Celery, chopped
🧅 1 Yellow onion, chopped
🌶️ 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
🌶️ 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
🧄 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
🍅 2 Tomatoes, diced
🌶️ Scotch bonnet pepper (a small piece)
🌿 1 handful Cilantro, chopped (optional)
🌿 1 teaspoon Thyme
🛢️ 2 tablespoons Oil for frying
🌿 2 tablespoons Flour
🥣 2 cups Chicken stock
🚰 1 cup Water

For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
🍚 1 cup Rice
🌿 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
🍋 1 Lime, juiced
🧂 Salt to taste

Instructions

1- Seasoning the Chicken:

• Rub the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, adobo, sazon, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

2- Searing the Chicken:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken pieces and sear until both sides are golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside.

3- Cooking the Vegetables:

• In the same pot, add celery, onion, green and red peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
• Stir in cilantro and chopped tomatoes, along with a small piece of scotch bonnet pepper.

4- Making the Sauce:

• Add flour to the vegetables, stir until the flour is cooked and no longer visible.
• Pour in chicken stock and water, stir to create a thick sauce.
• Add thyme for additional flavor.

5- Simmering:

• Return the seared chicken to the pot, nestle it into the sauce.
• Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adjusting seasoning to taste.

6- Preparing the Cilantro Lime Rice:

• Cook rice according to package instructions.
• Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

7- Serving:

• Serve the stew chicken over the cilantro lime rice and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approx. 450 per serving
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Large pot

Cooking Tips:

• Gently simmer the chicken to keep the meat tender and juicy.
• Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or less scotch bonnet pepper.
• For a thicker sauce, allow it to reduce slightly by simmering uncovered towards the end.

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Caribbean Spicy Stew Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice