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Brown Stew Chicken

Cultural Context

Brown Stew Chicken is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions. It reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, combining African, Spanish, and indigenous influences. The dish is celebrated for its deep flavors and comforting nature, making it a staple in homes across Jamaica and beyond, with variations found in Caribbean communities worldwide.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 1/2 chicken
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp homemade green seasoning
1 1/2 tbsp all purpose seasoning
1 1/2 tbsp chicken seasoning
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp paprika
little drop of browning
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 chicken oxo cube
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 onion
2 garlic
1 tomato
1 spring onion
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 sweet pepper (red, green and yellow)
1/2 scotch bonnet
1 carrot
2 small potatoes or 1 large
5 pimento seed
1 tbsp green seasoning
1 tbsp all purpose seasoning
1 tbsp chicken seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp paprika
little drop of browning
1 chicken stock cube
1 cup of hot water
3-4 tbsp tomato ketchup

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium while adding flavor.

1

Wash the chicken with lemon and vinegar.

2

Cut up the chicken into pieces.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, homemade green seasoning, all purpose seasoning, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, chilli powder, paprika, browning, dried thyme, and chilli flakes to create a marinade.

4

Marinate the chicken with the seasoning mixture for at least 1 hour.

5

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the marinated chicken, browning on all sides.

6

Remove the chicken and set aside; add chopped onion, garlic, tomato, spring onion, sweet pepper, scotch bonnet, carrot, and potatoes to the pot.

7

Sauté the vegetables until softened.

8

Stir in pimento seeds, chicken stock cube, and hot water; bring to a simmer.

9

Return the chicken to the pot and add brown sugar and tomato ketchup; cover and cook until chicken is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Brown Stew ChickenJamaican Brown Stew Chicken

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