How to Make Damn Good Brown Stew Chicken the Jamaican Way

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium while adding flavor.

Wash the chicken thoroughly with water and lime juice.

Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Season the chicken pieces generously.

Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add browning sauce and mix in well.

Grate the garlic and ginger directly onto the chicken. Add the sliced vegetables, thyme sprigs, and all spice berries. Mix well with your hands. Place the chicken plus marinade in a large ziplock bag then let the chicken marinate overnight.

Separate the chicken from the vegetables, removing as many garlic and ginger pieces as possible.

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and brown the chicken on top and bottom about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Add the marinade mix plus the scotch bonnet chili to the skillet and saute 2-3 minutes. Add a pinch or two of the spice seasoning mix.

Add the stock and deglaze the pan scraping up all the crispy stuff on the bottom of the pan. Add the butter, ketchup, and hot sauce then mix well.

Add the chicken pieces back to the pan. Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes.

Remove the chicken, increase the heat, and reduce the sauce. Serve the chicken over rice topped with the sauce.

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