Traditional Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken — Family Dinner Night

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and canned beans save time.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

Blend thyme, scallions, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper to create a seasoning mix.

Rub blended seasoning onto the chicken, adding slap your mama seasoning and browning sauce.

Heat oil in a Dutch pot over medium-high heat.

Brown the chicken in the pot for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add potatoes to the chicken after about 20 minutes of cooking.

Add a little sugar and ketchup to the pot for flavor.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes after adding potatoes and other ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary