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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Mouthwatering Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken for Cozy Dinners

Experience the comforting flavors of Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken, a perfect dish for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 kg Chicken cut into pieces
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 each Bell Peppers sliced (red, green, or yellow)
For Seasoning
  • 1 each Scotch Bonnet Pepper whole, adjust for spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey for twist
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable broth
  • 2 medium Carrots chopped
  • 2 medium Potatoes chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken with spices, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat oil in a pot, sear marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Remove chicken, add onions and bell peppers to pot; sauté until onions are translucent.
  4. Cook the Stew: Return chicken, add stock, brown sugar, thyme, and scotch bonnet; bring to boil and then simmer.
  5. Simmer: Let simmer on low heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Adjust Consistency: Check gravy thickness, add water or stock if necessary, cook for a few more minutes.
  7. Serve: Once cooked, serve hot over rice or with sides like fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and wonderful as leftovers! Store in an airtight container.

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