Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken (cut into pieces – thighs, legs, or mixed)
  
• 3 tbsp Truly Delicious Foods Original Blend
  
• 1 tbsp Truly Delicious Foods Garlic Blend (optional for extra flavor)
  
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
  
• 1 tbsp avocado or coconut oil
  
• 1 cup water or chicken broth
  
• Salt and black pepper to taste
  

Instructions

1. Season Chicken:
   Wash chicken with vinegar/lemon (optional) and pat dry chicken. Rub with Original Blend (and Garlic Blend if using), salt, and pepper.
   
   Let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
   
2. Brown the Sugar:
   Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add brown sugar and let it melt and bubble until it turns dark caramel brown (be careful not to burn).
   
3. Add Chicken:
   Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pot, coating each one in the caramelized sugar.
   
   Allow to brown for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
   
4. Add Water and Simmer:
   Pour in 1 cup of water or broth. Stir, cover, and simmer on medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens.
   
5. Adjust & Serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
   
   Serve hot with white rice, rice & peas, or boiled dumplings and plantains.