Description
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken delivers soulful Caribbean comfort with tender, spice-infused meat braised in rich, caramelized sauce. Boldly seasoned and packed with island flavors, this dish brings warmth and zest you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Poultry:
- 2.5 pounds chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or a mix)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole or sliced)
Fresh Vegetables and Liquids:
- 1 lime or lemon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon browning sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock or water
Instructions
- Cleanse chicken pieces with citrus juice, thoroughly drying afterward to ensure crisp surface for browning.
- Massage chicken thoroughly with aromatic seasonings, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply for 60-90 minutes in refrigeration.
- Warm cooking vessel with vegetable oil at medium-high temperature, creating golden exterior on chicken pieces through strategic turning.
- Remove beautifully caramelized chicken, reserving for subsequent cooking stage.
- Utilize identical cooking vessel to transform fresh vegetables, releasing their intrinsic flavors and creating aromatic base for stew.
- Incorporate herbaceous thyme, fiery scotch bonnet, tangy ketchup, and rich browning sauce, stirring meticulously to develop complex flavor profile.
- Stream chicken stock into skillet, generating gentle simmering environment for protein to continue cooking.
- Nestle browned chicken pieces into liquid, ensuring complete submersion for even heat distribution.
- Reduce heat, cover cooking vessel, allowing stew to gently simmer for approximately 35 minutes at low temperature.
- Evaluate seasoning, making subtle adjustments to enhance overall taste harmony.
- Present steaming hot alongside complementary accompaniments like fragrant rice or traditional fried dumplings.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces for maximum flavor and authentic texture.
- Allow chicken to marinate overnight in refrigerator to intensify Caribbean spice profile and tenderize meat.
- Scotch bonnet pepper brings significant heat, so adjust quantity based on personal spice tolerance.
- Easily swap chicken for tofu or jackfruit for vegetarian version without compromising traditional taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg