Brown Stew Chicken Recipe Caribbean Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks are best), cut into serving pieces
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp (6 g) dried thyme
• 1 tbsp (16g) brown sugar
• 1 tsp (5.6g) allspice
• 1/2 tsp (2.8g) ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.5g) black pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (14.5 oz/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) browning sauce (like Kitchen Bouquet)
• 1 tbsp (8g) tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (6g) cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp (30ml) cold water (for thickening, optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish