World Flavors Cookbook

Belizean Stew Chicken

Belize's most beloved everyday dish — chicken marinated and braised in recado rojo (achiote) sauce with onion and green pepper until tender.

Cuisine: Belize

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 tbsp recado rojo (achiote paste)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and black pepper
• Rice and beans to serve

Instructions

1. Dissolve recado in a little vinegar or water.
2. Rub chicken with recado, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Marinate minimum 1 hour (overnight ideal).
4. Brown chicken in oil over high heat.
5. Add onion and pepper. Cook briefly.
6. Add a little water. Cover and simmer 35 minutes.
7. Serve with rice and beans.