How To Make The Most Delicious Jamaican Coconut Brown Stewed Chicken | Brown Stewed Chicken

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: habanero pepper

Habanero provides similar heat and flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive than whole chicken.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Brown the marinated chicken pieces on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the chicken and set aside, leaving the oil in the pot.

Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and bell pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the browned chicken back to the pot along with carrots and tomatoes.

Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar; stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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