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MiQuel M. Samuels
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Brown Stewed Chicken Back

Cultural Context

Brown Stewed Chicken is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often served at family gatherings and special occasions. It reflects the rich flavors of Caribbean cooking, utilizing a variety of spices and fresh ingredients. This dish has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, finding its way into Caribbean restaurants worldwide, where it is celebrated for its savory and comforting qualities.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 onion
2 smaller medium size onion
piece of ginger (optional)
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 cups water
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1/4 cup ketchup

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium and suitable for certain diets.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness but is more natural.

1

Clean the chicken backs thoroughly, removing any skin and rinsing with vinegar and water.

2

Chop the onion and set aside half for later use.

3

In a pot, heat the stove to a medium setting (gauge on 6).

4

Add a piece of chicken skin to the pot for flavor and oil.

5

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

6

Add the ginger, garlic, dry parsley, dried basil, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

7

Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes.

9

Add the browning sauce and ketchup to the pot, stirring to combine.

10

Allow the mixture to simmer for another 5-8 minutes on low heat.

11

Turn the heat down very low and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the chicken absorb the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Brown Stewed ChickenJamaican Brown Stew Chicken

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