Jamaican Chicken Stew   HT  MC  West Indian  60mins

                    Submitted by Tim Miller, Buckley, Wales

Serves 4    Hot  Poultry  Main Course  Gluten Wheat Dairy Free  Eggless  West Indies  Caribbean 

Ingredients
1kg/2.2lb Chicken Breast, chopped into large chunks.
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp of tomato puree
1 teasp of Ground Allspice
1 teasp each  Thyme, Marjoram, Sage, Oregano, Basil, and Parsley
3 Tablespoons of groundnut oil
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the groundnut oil into a medium pot, and fry the chopped onions, and the garlic, on a medium heat, till soft.

2. Add the mixed herbs, the allspice, and the scotch bonnet, and stir to prevent sticking.

3. Add the tomato puree, and keep stirring till the oil separates. Maybe 5 minutes.

4. Add the chicken pieces, and lower the heat a bit, cook, stirring from time to time, until the chicken is cooked, and coated with the sauce. Adding water as you need it. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

5. Serve with rice, and pitta bread. And a few red stripes. Enjoy.

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