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Jamaican Fricassee Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant kitchens of Jamaica, Fricassee Chicken is a beloved dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally, it showcases a blend of spices and fresh ingredients, often served at family gatherings and celebrations. Today, its comforting flavors have made it popular beyond Jamaica, with variations appearing in Caribbean restaurants worldwide.

JamaicanJMmain
50 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup green bell pepper
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup onions
1 cup water
to taste hot sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Clean and season the chicken overnight.

2

Place the chicken in a pot and cover it to steam for 7 to 10 minutes.

3

Check the chicken, flipping it to ensure even steaming and seasoning penetration.

4

Continue steaming for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.

5

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside the broth.

6

Heat olive oil in a pan for frying the chicken.

7

Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil one by one to fry.

8

While the chicken is frying, prepare the sauce by pouring olive oil into a separate pot.

9

Add the chopped fresh tomatoes to the pot and cover to cook for a few minutes.

10

Stir in tomato paste and mix well with the tomatoes.

11

Add dry ingredients: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and a little bit of Lorie's powder.

12

Add a little hot water to the sauce and stir to combine.

13

Add the abon pepper and bouquet to the sauce and cover for a couple of minutes.

14

Flip the frying chicken to ensure both sides are cooked evenly.

15

Add the chicken broth from the steaming process to the sauce, along with some hot water and hot sauce.

16

Cover the sauce halfway and let it simmer.

17

Once the chicken is fully fried, transfer it to a platter and repeat the frying process if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningstewing

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifewooden spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Fricassee ChickenJamaican Stewed Chicken

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