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Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken: A Taste of Home

This Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken recipe offers a taste of home with its rich flavors and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 piece Scotch Bonnet Pepper optional for milder dish
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion or shallots if preferred
  • 3 stalks scallions
  • 4 cloves garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ginger or ground ginger
Spices and Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt adjust as needed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon paprika smoked paprika for more depth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Jamaican Allspice store-bought recommended
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey for sweetness
  • 1 cup browning sauce homemade version for authenticity
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup ketchup optional
For Vegetables
  • 1 medium bell pepper any color
  • 2 pieces bay leaves discard before serving
  • 1 cup carrots optional, sliced

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot
  • large bowl or resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken pieces with marinade ingredients and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prep Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Brown Chicken: Heat oil in a pot and brown chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Add reserved marinade, deglaze, and add broth, bell pepper, Scotch bonnet, and ketchup to the pot.
  5. Simmer Chicken: Return chicken to pot, bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
  6. Adjust Sauce: Check sauce thickness after 45 minutes, adjusting as needed, and remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for optimal flavor and always taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasonings as necessary.

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