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Brownstew Chicken

Cultural Context

Brownstew Chicken is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often served at family gatherings and special occasions. It showcases the island's vibrant flavors through marinated chicken simmered with vegetables and spices. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica, influenced by African, Spanish, and British traditions. Today, it's enjoyed not only in Jamaica but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, often paired with rice and peas or fried plantains.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kilogram chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion
3 spring onions
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
1 teaspoon everyday seasoning
1 teaspoon browning
1 tablespoon ketchup
3 scotch bonnet peppers
2 medium carrots
3 medium potatoes
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup boiling water
salt to taste

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos offer a lower sodium alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness.

1

Wash the chicken with lemon juice.

2

Heat a medium-sized frying pan on the stove.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.

4

Add chopped white onion, garlic, and spring onion to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 pinch of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of everyday seasoning to the pan and stir.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of browning and 1 tablespoon of ketchup to the pan and mix well.

7

Add the chicken to the pan and stir to coat with the seasonings.

8

Cook the chicken uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9

Prepare 3 diced scotch bonnet peppers, 2 medium carrots cut into small pieces, and 3 medium potatoes cut into small pieces.

10

Add the diced vegetables to the pan and stir.

11

Add 1 tablespoon of sweet chili sauce, a little more ketchup, and a pinch of soy sauce to the mixture and stir.

12

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and stir until melted.

13

Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and stir.

14

Cover the pan and cook for another 15 minutes on medium heat, adding salt to taste.

15

After 20 minutes of cooking, check the chicken and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

medium-sized frying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Brown Stew ChickenJamaican Brown Stew Chicken

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