Jamaican Brown Stew chicken

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides sweetness with additional flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini maintains texture while being lower in calories.

Marinate chicken with lime juice, garlic, ginger, thyme, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add brown sugar and cook until it caramelizes, about 2-3 minutes.

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

Stir in onion, bell pepper, and carrots; cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add tomato, soy sauce, and water; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

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