Boneless Brown Stew Chicken

Boneless Brown Stew Chicken is a quick and easy, Whole30 and Paleo version of the classic Caribbean Stew Chicken recipe. This tender, saucy chicken is sauteed in a savory sauce and makes for a delicious dinner entree in just 30 minutes.

Course Keto, Paleo, Whole30

Cuisine Caribbean

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 372kcal

Author Althea Brown

Equipment

Large Bowl
Skillet or Wok

Ingredients

2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoon of avocado oil or similar oil for cooking
1/4 cup of coconut amino teriyaki sauce (can substitute with regular coconut aminos)
Salt to taste
About 2 cups of water

To season the chicken:

1 teaspoon of granulated garlic
1 tablespoon of onion powder or granulated onion
1/2 tablespoon of parsley flakes
1 teaspoon of tomato paste
1/4 cup of coconut aminos
Pinch of cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chicken and all of the seasonings and mix together well, then set aside.
Then add a large skillet, wok or large pot to high heat and bring up to temperature.
Next, add the oil and bring up to temperature.
When the oil is hot add the seasoned chicken and sauté for about 10 minutes, constantly turning, ensuring that the chicken gets a good sear on all sides.
Then add 1 cup of water and cover and let cook on high heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until the water cooks down. After 5 minutes you can uncover the pan to allow the water to cook down faster.
Once the water cooks down, add the teriyaki sauce or another 1/4 cup of coconut aminos if you don't have the coconut teriyaki sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Taste the dish and add salt, up to 3/4 teaspoons if needed.
Then add another cup of water, cover and continue to cook until chicken is completely cooked and tender and liquids cook down to form a gravy.
When the chicken cooks and the sauce is to your liking, remove from the heat and serve with your favorite sides.
You may garnish with a dusting of parsley flakes and cayenne pepper for some additional heat!

Notes

If you don't have coconut aminos and are not on Whole30 or following a Paleo diet you may use 1 teaspoon of browning and 1 tablespoon of sugar as a substitute.
You may also substitute the coconut aminos in this recipe for 1 tablespoon of cassareep (if you are on Whole30 or a paleo diet, you will need to ensure that your cassareep is 100% with no added sugar).
You can substitute the dried herbs for fresh herbs, this is traditionally how brown stew is cooked. Use 1 diced onion, 4-5 cloves of garlic, 2 large tomatoes and about 1/4 cup of freshly chopped flat leaf parsley instead of the dried seasoning, if you like.
You may also add about 1 lb of diced potatoes and a carrot or two to this dish.
Do not be afraid of over cooking the chicken thighs. Unlike Chicken breasts, chicken thighs will not dry out, the fibers will just break down further and it becomes more tender the longer you cook it.

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