Dinner for 4
Brown Stew Chicken
Chicken pieces brown with vegetables before simmering in coconut milk, soy sauce, lime, and warm spices.
$8.15for 4 servings
$2.04 per serving$8.15 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: TheMealDB
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
CaribbeanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 17 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauceCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 chopped tomato
- 2 chopped onions
- 2 clove chopped garlic
- 1 chopped red pepper
- 1 chopped carrots
- 1 lime
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Steps
- Cut the chicken into serving pieces, then season it with salt, pepper, thyme, and allspice.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 8 minutes, turning often.
- Add the onions, garlic, red pepper, carrot, and tomato, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce, cover the pot, and simmer for 22 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, then mix it into the pot.
- Simmer uncovered for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens, then stir in the lime juice.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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