JAMAICAN-STYLE BROWN STEW CHICKEN

Remove skin from chicken quarters and cut them into 1 to 2 inch pieces.

Pour about 1/4 cup distilled vinegar over chicken and fill with water, letting it sit for at least 30 seconds.

Pour out vinegar solution and rinse chicken under cold water several times to remove all vinegar.

Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towel, washing hands thoroughly afterward.

Drizzle vegetable oil over chicken and season with all-purpose seasoning, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, salt, chili flakes, and crushed pimento seeds.

Add soy sauce and brown sugar to chicken, along with chopped scallions, fresh ginger, torn fresh thyme, 1/3 of the large onion, fresh garlic, and dried bay leaves.

Massage the seasoning into the chicken for 20 to 30 seconds to ensure even coating.

Cover the seasoned chicken with cling wrap and let it sit for at least an hour or overnight for best results.

In a medium-sized pot, heat vegetable oil on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add fresh garlic and 1/3 of the large onion to the pot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until onions are translucent.

Carefully add the chicken to the pot, ensuring not to drop it in.

Scoop onion and garlic infused oil over the chicken with a cooking spoon and cover to cook for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, remove the cover, stir the chicken to prevent sticking, and add 1 cup of hot water to the bowl used for seasoning the chicken.

Cover the pot and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.

After 10 minutes, add mixed bell pepper, carrots, additional fresh thyme, diced potatoes, and the rest of the onion to the pot.

Add more water to adjust liquid levels, ensuring chicken is not fully submerged, and stir to combine.

Increase heat to medium-high, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the chicken and add butter and more brown sugar for color.

Add sweet chili sauce for additional flavor and remove woody thyme bits.

Check vegetable tenderness and taste the gravy for seasoning.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes before turning off the stove.

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