Bianelle Surin’s Haitian-Style Chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into pieces.

2. 2

   Remove the skin. In a large bowl, rub the chicken with the lemon or lime juice. Rinse with water, then discard the water.

3. 3

   Place the chicken back into the bowl and combine with salt, pepper, the lemon juice, cloves, hot sauce, garlic, parsley, and toss to coat. Let stand in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine the tomato paste and water.

5. 5

   In a saucepan, heat the oil. Brown the drained chicken pieces. Set the marinade aside. Add the onion and stir to blend.

6. 6

   Add the marinade mixture to the tomato paste. Pour over the chicken.

7. 7

   Add a knob of butter. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Adjust the seasoning and serve with rice.