Trinidadian Stew Chicken: Comfort in Every Bite

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks preferred)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves stripped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
• 2-3 carrots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar