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Hi Lovelies, stew peas traditionally is made with pigtail or beef, but this version uses fresh chicken thighs simmered in coconut milk, peas, thyme, and spices. Rich, cozy, and perfect with rice. Simple, flavorful dinner idea!

⭐ Full Ingredients I use:
Protein - CHICKEN

✔ Fresh chicken thighs — washed, cleaned, and cut into small pieces

Main Ingredients

1 can kidney peas (drained & rinsed) — optional, but great for richness

Coconut milk (about ½ can or more to your thickness)

Water as needed

Spinach dumplings (optional)

Seasoning Base

Chicken seasoning or all-purpose

Maggi seasoning

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Black pepper

Fresh thyme

Scallion

Pimento seeds (allspice berries)

Scotch bonnet pepper (whole for flavor — not cut)

⭐Simple Method

Season the chicken first
Coat chicken thighs with all-purpose, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Sear the chicken
Add chicken pieces to the pot and lightly brown so they lock in flavor.

Add peas and coconut milk
Add canned kidney peas and coconut milk directly to the browned chicken.

Add aromatics
Add scallion, thyme, and pimento seeds.

Season the pot
Add Maggi, more garlic/onion powder, and black pepper as needed.

Add scotch bonnet pepper whole
Drop it in for flavor—keep it whole to control heat level.

Simmer to thicken
Let it cook low and slow until chicken is fully tender and stew thickens.

Optional dumplings
Add spinach dumplings during simmering to absorb flavor.

Adjust flavor
Taste and add more coconut milk, seasoning, or water if needed.

Serve & enjoy
Perfect with rice & provisions.
COOK WITH LOVE ❤️

⭐ FOR MEATLESS

✔ Leave out chicken completely
✔ Add more peas OR dumplings
✔ Coconut milk gives richness
✔ Still thick, hearty & tasty

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