Description
A flavorful and traditional Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken braised in a rich, seasoned gravy with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 2 tbsp vinegar or lime juice
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tsp pimento (allspice)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp browning sauce
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Clean the chicken with vinegar or lime juice, rinse with water, and pat dry.
- In a bowl, season the chicken with salt, black pepper, allspice, thyme, scallions, garlic, ginger, Scotch bonnet pepper, and browning sauce. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add carrots, thyme, and pimento, then stir in tomato paste and chicken broth.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce.
- Cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with rice and peas, fried plantains, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For extra spice, add more Scotch bonnet peppers or a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Jamaican brown stew chicken, Caribbean, braised chicken, spicy