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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Incredible Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken You Can't Resist

This Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is a comforting embrace of rich flavors and tender chicken, perfect for a delightful dinner adventure.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken Use bone-in pieces for richer flavor and moisture.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon pepper Adjust according to your taste.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced, fresh recommended.
  • 1 inch ginger Grated fresh ginger; ground ginger can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Fresh or dried works well.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion Red or yellow onion based on preference.
  • 2 medium bell peppers Any color will do.
  • 2 medium carrots Slice into rounds or sticks.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups chicken stock Homemade or low-sodium preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Crushed tomatoes can substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar White sugar can be used if necessary.
  • 1 piece Scotch bonnet pepper Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 2 leaves bay leaves Remove before serving.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, and thyme for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Brown the chicken in a pot with olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and carrots in the same pot for 4-5 minutes, then add tomato paste.
  4. Combine the browned chicken with sautéed vegetables, chicken stock, bay leaves, and Scotch bonnet pepper.
  5. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Check chicken tenderness, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow marinating the chicken for deeper flavors and don't rush browning for optimal taste.

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