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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Savory Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken for Family Comfort Meals

Experience the irresistible flavors of Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken, a family favorite that brings the Caribbean to your table.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken broken into pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Marinade
  • 1 medium Onion sweet or yellow
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced or grated
  • 2 stalks Escallion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme best when fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Pimento Seeds allspice berries
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
For the Cooking Process
  • 3 tablespoons Browning Sauce
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper adjust to spice tolerance
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce optional
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves can be omitted
  • to taste Homemade Seasoning Salt optional
  • to taste Paprika optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Clean the whole chicken and cut it into manageable pieces. Combine with salt, black pepper, garlic, onion, escallion, thyme, and pimento seeds in a bowl. Massage the marinade and let sit for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and brown for about 5-10 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Pour in chicken stock and remaining marinade. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
  4. Remove the lid, stir in ketchup and browning sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot alongside rice, Jamaican Rice and Peas, or fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish becomes more flavorful over time, making leftovers just as delicious when reheated.

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