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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken with Rice and Peas

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Brown Stew Chicken is a beloved dish that showcases the island's vibrant flavors and cooking techniques. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, it's a hearty meal that reflects the warmth of Jamaican hospitality. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the Caribbean, with variations appearing in many global kitchens, often adapted to local tastes.

JamaicanJMmain
70 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 lb chicken
1 large onions
4 cloves garlic
1 pimento pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons green seasoning
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 medium carrots
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup coconut cream
1 cup pumpkin
2 cups rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños are milder and more accessible, while serrano peppers are similar in heat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while white sugar is less expensive.

1

Cut pumpkin into smaller pieces for easier cooking.

2

Boil a quart of water in a pot for the pumpkin.

3

Chop onions and pimento pepper.

4

Combine chicken with garlic cloves, chopped onions, pimento pepper, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and green seasoning in a bowl and mix together.

5

Heat oil in a pot until hot, then add brown sugar to make caramel, stirring until it starts to caramelize.

6

Add chicken to the pot once the sugar is caramelized and cook until browned.

7

Add chopped carrots and ketchup to the chicken, mixing well.

8

Cover the pot and let the chicken simmer.

9

Once the pumpkin is soft, mash it and mix with chopped onions, pimento pepper, and seasoning.

10

Cook the mashed pumpkin mixture in a pan with curry powder until heated through.

11

Check on the rice to ensure it is cooking properly.

12

Prepare the dough for bakes by mixing flour, baking powder, sugar, and softened butter.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsautéingsimmeringboiling

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Brown Stew ChickenJamaican Stewed Chicken

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