Flava Packs’ BROWN STEW CHICKEN

Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs with your choice of Flava Packs’ Jerk seasoning. Let marinate in the fridge for 1 to 24 hours. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Prepare Ingredients: Char the red pepper over a gas stove if possible. Slice the garlic, onion, carrots and scallions.

Cook the Chicken: Heat a stainless steel pan on medium and add a generous amount of brown sugar, allowing it to melt and darken without stirring. Add the marinated chicken and stir to coat the pieces thoroughly. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken browns nicely.

Add Vegetables: Add garlic, scallions, carrots, red pepper, bay leaves and onions. Cook for 5 more minutes.

Simmer: Add chicken stock and rum. Simmer for 30 minutes, adding additional liquid if necessary.

Place the chicken skin between two sheets of baking paper on a tray with a tray on top to stop to keep them flat.

Place in a pre heated oven (180c) for 20mins or until golden brown.

Thicken: Mix some starch with cold water to form a paste, then add it to the pan to thicken the sauce. Add butter and stir until the sauce is glossy.

Season & Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce. Garnish with thyme and scallions. Serve with plain rice.