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Brown Stew Chicken

Brown Stew Chicken

This Brown Stew Chicken recipe offers a rich and comforting Caribbean dish that embodies the heart and soul of Jamaican cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: EVENING DINNERS
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 lb chicken pieces Bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Caramelizes beautifully
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Ideal for browning
For the Vegetables
  • 1 onion Sliced
  • 1 bell pepper Adds color and crunch
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 3 scallions Chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme Earthy warmth
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper Whole for heat
  • 1 tomato Chopped
  • 1 carrot Sliced
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce Savory umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon allspice Adds complexity
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Enhances seasoning
For the Liquid
  • 1.5 cups water or chicken stock Use stock for richer flavor

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

How to Make Brown Stew Chicken
  1. Season the chicken pieces with all herbs and spices. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and add brown sugar until it caramelizes.
  3. Add the marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot. Add tomato, carrot, and water or chicken stock. Stir well.
  6. Add the whole Scotch bonnet pepper, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Remove the Scotch bonnet if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with freshly chopped parsley for added color. This dish can be enjoyed with rice or bread.

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