Name: Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces ((drumsticks, thighs, or a combination)); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ginger (grated); 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 scotch bonnet pepper (seeded and minced (adjust based on your spice preference)); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tomatoes (diced); 2 carrots (peeled and sliced); 1 bell pepper (sliced); Salt and pepper (to taste); Fresh cilantro (or parsley for garnish (optional))

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is a delicious and popular dish from Jamaica. It’s a flavorful and hearty meal made with chicken that is marinated in a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices, then browned and simmered in a rich, savory sauce. The sauce is typically made with ingredients like onions, garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for a hint of sweetness. The dish is usually served with rice and peas or alongside traditional Jamaican sides like plantains or festival.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine: Caribbean

Calories: 407

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or a combination)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger grated
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper seeded and minced (adjust based on your spice preference)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cups chicken broth
2 tomatoes diced
2 carrots peeled and sliced
1 bell pepper sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

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Method

In a large bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown it on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, thyme, and minced scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the diced tomatoes, sliced carrots, and bell pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. It goes great with rice and peas or your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1130mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6809IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg

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