Description
This Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is a bold and comforting easy dinner with juicy chicken simmered in a rich brown gravy, tender potatoes, carrots, peppers, thyme, garlic, and warm island spices. It is perfect for family dinner ideas, cozy chicken recipes, hearty food ideas, and anyone looking for an easy recipe with deep flavor and a sauce made for spooning over rice.
Ingredients
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
2 tablespoons browning sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 cups chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, left whole for mild heat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and place it in a large bowl with browning sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, onion, bell pepper, garlic, green onions, thyme, allspice, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until fully coated.
2. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Reserve the marinade vegetables and liquid.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
5. Lower the heat to medium and add the reserved marinade vegetables to the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
6. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add ketchup and chicken broth.
7. Add potatoes, carrots, and the Scotch bonnet pepper. Stir gently and bring the sauce to a simmer.
8. Return the browned chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally.
9. Remove the lid during the last 10 minutes if you want a thicker gravy. Remove the Scotch bonnet before serving.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with rice, plantains, or cabbage.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before browning.
Do not overcrowd the pan when browning the chicken, or it will steam instead of developing color.
Leave the Scotch bonnet whole for mild heat, or slice a small piece into the stew if you want it spicier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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