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Best Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Best Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken You'll Ever Taste Tonight

Savor the Best Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken, a delightful one-pot dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks recommended
For Browning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil for enhanced flavor
For the Stew Base
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers red, green, or yellow
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon allspice whole berries preferred
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 pepper scotch bonnet pepper or jalapeño for less heat
For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate chicken with salt, black pepper, thyme, allspice, and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Brown chicken in a pot with vegetable oil for 5-7 minutes until golden, then set aside.
  3. Sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger in the same pot for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add browned chicken, stock, carrots, bay leaves, and pepper.
  5. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours on low heat, checking occasionally.
  6. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate longer for enhanced flavors; let the stew sit for hours or overnight for richer taste.

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