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Brown Stew Chicken and Rice & Peas

Cultural Context

Brown Stew Chicken and Rice & Peas is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often served at family gatherings and special occasions. This hearty meal reflects the island's culinary heritage, combining the flavors of marinated chicken with aromatic spices and the creaminess of coconut milk. Rice & Peas, made with kidney beans and coconut milk, complements the stew perfectly. Today, this dish is enjoyed globally, with variations appearing in Caribbean restaurants and homes around the world.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg chicken wings
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 small carrot
1/2 medium onion
1 inch ginger
2 garlic cloves
2 small sweet peppers
1 celery stalk
2 spring onions
few plum tomatoes
1/4 red bell pepper
1/4 yellow bell pepper
handful of parsley
fresh thyme
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp adobo
1 tsp complete seasoning

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.

1

Clean chicken wings with lemon and vinegar, then chop in half and remove wing tips.

2

In a bowl, add chicken wings, brown sugar, salt, adobo, complete seasoning, chopped carrot, ginger, garlic, thyme, parsley, spring onions, and plum tomatoes.

3

Mix all ingredients together using hands to ensure chicken is well seasoned.

4

Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

5

In a pot, heat 1 tbsp of oil and add brown sugar to create Browning.

6

Wait for sugar to caramelize to a dark brown color before adding chicken wings.

7

Stir chicken to coat in Browning, then cover pot to let chicken cook in its own juices for 2-3 minutes.

8

Once juices have reduced, add 2-3 cups of water to the pot and cover again.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsautéingsimmeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

potmixing bowlspoon

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Brown Stew ChickenRice and Peas

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