Let Cook Jamaican Authentic Brown Stew Style Chicken With Rice & Peas Recipe

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and more accessible.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more cost-effective depending on the cut.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the whole chicken into smaller pieces, separating the wings and legs.

Remove excess skin and fat from the chicken, leaving some skin on for moisture and flavor.

Wash the chicken with salt, lemon juice, and vinegar.

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, ground ginger, paprika, and brown sugar.

Add green seasoning and fresh garlic to the chicken.

Mix the seasonings into the chicken thoroughly, using hands or gloves.

Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 30 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a frying pan.

Remove most of the seasoning from the chicken before frying.

Fry the chicken pieces in the oil for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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