Caribbean Pepper Pot with Chicken and Shrimp
- Level: Easy
- Total: 55 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 357 calorie
- Total Fat
- 10 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 2 grams
- Carbohydrates
- 40 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 6 grams
- Protein
- 30 grams
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to season chicken
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup canned chopped tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned or homemade
1 bunch kale (about 1/2 pound), stemmed, leaves chopped
2 thick sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and sliced into 3/4-inch half-moons
4 ounces fresh okra, trimmed, halved lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1 Scotch bonnet chile, pierced (if you like it very spicy, mince it) *see Cook's Note
1/2 heaping teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup light coconut milk
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled
Directions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Pat the chicken dry, and season with some salt and pepper. Add the chicken, smooth side down, to the pan and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the onion and garlic to the pot, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice and tomatoes and cook until the juices are almost evaporated. Add the chicken broth, kale, sweet potatoes, okra, bay leaves, the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, Scotch bonnet, and thyme. Bring the liquid to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp turn pale pink and are firm but not tough and rubbery, about 2 minutes. Ladle the stew into warm bowls and serve.
Cook’s Note
Not for the faint of heart, Scotch bonnets are about as fiery as a chile gets. If you can't find one, substitute a habanero.
