Dumpling and stew chicken

Ingredients:

For the Stew Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken (cut into pieces)
  • 1 tbsp green seasoning (a blend of cilantro, parsley, garlic, scallions, thyme, and hot pepper)
  • 1 tbsp worchire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (for browning)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 scallions (chopped)
  • 1-2 scotch pimento peppers (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or coconut oil)

For the Dumplings:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar 
  • ¾ cup water (adjust as needed)
Stew Chicken:

Prep the Chicken:

  • Season the chicken with  onion, pimento, green seasoning, salt, black pepper, hot pepper,  worcestshire sauce, and ketchup . Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for better flavor).

Caramelize the Sugar (Browning):

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar and stir continuously until the sugar melts and darkens into a light brown color. This should only take about 3-5 minutes, so keep a close watch to avoid burning.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pot and stir to coat the chicken with the browned sugar.
  • Cover pot for (about 5-7 minutes) and let it release it's natural water.
  • Now you can start making your dumplings

Make the Dough:

  • Now don't forget the chicken
  •  In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Gradually add the water, a little at a time, stirring with your hands or a spoon until a soft dough forms. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Pinch off small portions of dough and roll them into balls or shape them into flattened discs (about 2-3 inches in diameter). You can make them round or slightly oval-shaped, depending on your preference.

Now back to the chicken

  • Add some warm water to your bowl from the seasoned chicken and add it into your pot.
  • Add enough water for chicken to cook
  •  Reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
  • Let the chicken simmer for 20-25 minutes, 
  • Coming up to the last 10 minutes add in your dumplings and wait for them to rise.
  • Once they are coated in the stew and soft to your liking, yuh INSIDE.