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brown stew chicken jamaican

A flavorful Jamaican dish featuring chicken braised in a rich, savory sauce with vegetables and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pounds chicken pieces bone-in, skin-on recommended
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon browning sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 1 lime juice for marinating
Vegetables and Sauce
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 2 stalks scallions chopped
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon allspice ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, browning sauce, salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Mix well to coat the chicken. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and brown on all sides in the hot oil, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, scallions, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the browned chicken back to the skillet along with chicken broth, allspice, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Serve with rice and peas or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.