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A delicious plate of Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

A flavorful Jamaican dish featuring chicken marinated in spices and simmered in a rich, savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1134 g chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or a mix)
  • 1 piece lime or lemon (for washing chicken)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp all-purpose seasoning
  • 15 ml soy sauce
Vegetables and Herbs
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 piece bell pepper (any color), sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 pieces scallions, chopped
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 piece scotch bonnet pepper (whole or sliced, optional for spice)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Wash chicken pieces with lime or lemon and water, then pat dry.
  2. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, all-purpose seasoning, and soy sauce. Let marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, carrots, and scallions until softened.
  5. Add thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, ketchup, and browning sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  6. Pour in chicken stock or water, and bring to a simmer.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, ensuring the pieces are nestled into the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with rice, fried dumplings, or your favorite sides.

Notes

For an authentic taste, use fresh thyme and a whole scotch bonnet pepper. This dish pairs well with rice or fried dumplings.