Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 40 min
Level: Intermediate
Ingredients:
1 chicken (2 -3 lbs), cut up, seasoned and marinated overnight (or at least for 1 hour)
3 tbsp sugar
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 sprig chive, chopped
2 sprigs fine leaf thyme, chopped
2 leaves big leaf thyme, chopped
2 sprigs parsley, chopped
1 tsp tomato paste (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Water
Directions:
Heat a deep heavy pot on a medium fire. Add the sugar and allow it to melt and simmer until it looks golden brown. Add the marinated meat and 1/4 cup 0f water. Allow the browning to coat the meat evenly. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 2 mins. Add the chopped fresh herbs, salt pepper, and 1 1/2 cups of water to just about cover the chicken. Cook until the meat is tender (about 25 - 30 mins). You may add a teaspoon of tomato paste for taste.
Serve with rice.
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Source: simplytrinicooking.com
