Poule en Sauce / Haitian Stewed Chicken
Poule en Sauce is a staple of Haitian cuisine. This delicious dish of tender stewed chicken with garlic, onion, peppers, and spices is easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Serve with rice for a satisfying family dinner.
(Serves 4)
Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
- 1 medium chicken, cut in pieces, or 6 whole chicken thighs
- 1 lime or lemon, cut in half
- Garlic, chopped, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Ground cloves, to taste
- 4-5 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, sliced in rounds
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cups water
- 1 hot pepper, whole (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Rinse the chicken under cool water, rub with the lemon or lime, and sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces on each side for a short time, just until golden brown.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a large ovenproof pan and sprinkle over the onions and bell peppers.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic, tomato paste, water and a pinch or two of ground cloves and mix well. Taste and add more seasoning if desired. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Add the hot pepper if desired.
- Bake uncovered for at least 45 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Serve hot with a side of rice.
Adapted from Tropical Foodies
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