Caribbean Chicken Stew

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 1 hr 10 minutes

Serves 4-5

Don Chase

A spicy chicken stew that brings the taste of the islands to you.

ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs. skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice, ground
1 tsp nutmeg, ground
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 C chicken broth
1 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 C zucchini, thickly sliced
juice from 1 lime

directions

In a large pot over medium high heat, heat oil to hot and add onions. Cook onions until they just start to brown about 5 minutes, then add chicken and stir fry the chicken and the onions together until the chicken just starts to get crisp edges, about 3-5 minutes. Next add the green peppers, jalapenos, and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Next, add spices and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, and beans and reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for about 20-25 minutes. Finally add the zucchini slices, mix well and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Just before serving add the juice from 1 lime to the pot, stir and then serve.

notes

Ladle stew into bowls on top of fresh steamed rice. Have extra hot sauce and limes around for individuals to add to stew if they so like. Photo note: Sitting on the beach by Pruth Bay, BC.

Source: Don Chase