Dinner for 4

Brown Stew Chicken

Name: Brown Stew Chicken
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 1 chopped tomato; 2 chopped onions; 2 clove chopped garlic; 1 chopped red pepper; 1 chopped carrots; 1 lime; 2 tsp thyme; 1 tsp allspice; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

$8.15for 455 minServes 4

Chicken pieces brown with vegetables before simmering in coconut milk, soy sauce, lime, and warm spices.

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Onions, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.03Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Coconut milk, 17 oz$0.14/oz typical	17 oz	$2.38Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.15

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauceCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Caribbean Dairy-free Low-carb Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.04 per serving$8.15 for 4

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken
1 chopped tomato
2 chopped onions
2 clove chopped garlic
1 chopped red pepper
1 chopped carrots
1 lime
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp allspice
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
2 cups coconut milk
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps

Cut the chicken into serving pieces, then season it with salt, pepper, thyme, and allspice.
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 8 minutes, turning often.
Add the onions, garlic, red pepper, carrot, and tomato, then cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce, cover the pot, and simmer for 22 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Stir the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, then mix it into the pot.
Simmer uncovered for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens, then stir in the lime juice.

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