Jamaican Stew Chicken | How to make Jamaican Stew Chicken | Brown Stew Chicken | Easy Chicken Recipe

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper adds sweetness without spice.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while regular milk is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while white sugar is often less expensive.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

Marinate chicken with onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper for at least 1 hour.

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

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper, carrots, and tomato; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender.

In a separate pot, combine pumpkin, rice, and coconut milk; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt to taste.

Serve stewed chicken over pumpkin rice, garnished with green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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