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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

A rich and flavorful Caribbean chicken stew simmered in a savory brown gravy with herbs, spices, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken pieces bone-in preferred
  • 1 tbsp browning sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Vegetables & Sauce
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper whole optional
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with marinade ingredients and let sit at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot and brown chicken on all sides.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté onions, peppers, and carrots.
  4. Return chicken to pot with broth and reserved marinade.
  5. Add Scotch bonnet pepper and simmer 30–40 minutes until tender.
  6. Simmer uncovered to thicken sauce before serving.

Notes

Marinating overnight produces the best flavor. Adjust heat level by adding or removing Scotch bonnet pepper.