Brown Stewed Chicken (Jamaican Style) 🇯🇲

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides sweetness with additional flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini maintains texture while being lower in calories.

Marinate chicken with salt, jerk seasoning or paprika, garlic & herb, and browning.

Heat oil for frying in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, sweet peppers, and garlic; cook until softened.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides.

Stir in chopped tomato, ketchup, and water; bring to a simmer.

Add pimento peppers and whole scotch bonnet pepper for flavor.

Cover and reduce heat; cook until chicken is tender, adding more water for gravy as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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