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Trinidad Chicken Stew with Dumplings
A comforting and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken pieces stewed in a rich, savory gravy, complemented by soft, fluffy dumplings.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 1.5 kg Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped (optional, seeds removed for less heat))
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 500 ml Chicken broth or water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour(for dumplings)
- 1 tsp Baking powder(for dumplings)
- 0.5 tsp Salt(for dumplings, plus more to taste)
- approx. 0.25 cup Water(for dumplings)
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- to taste Salt and black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and black pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides until golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly.
- 4
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth or water and add the fresh thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- 5
While the chicken is stewing, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
💡 Conseils de pro: The dough should be soft but not sticky. - 6
Shape the dough into small, roughly 1-inch balls. Drop the dumplings into the simmering stew, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- 7
Remove the thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the chicken stew hot with the dumplings, spooning the rich gravy over everything.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme for at least 30 minutes before browning.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference. Removing the seeds and membranes significantly reduces the heat.
- ✓Ensure the stew is simmering gently when you add the dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.
- ✓The dumplings will absorb liquid, so ensure there's enough gravy in the pot.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add chopped carrots and potatoes to the stew along with the chicken for a heartier meal.
- Stir in a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for an extra layer of umami.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the stew.