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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken Recipe

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken Recipe
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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish with tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, savory gravy packed with Caribbean spices and aromatics.

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade:

  • 4 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon (or chicken base)
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • 2 habanero peppers (seeded and minced)
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoons black pepper

Stew:

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (sliced)
  • 1 bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon browning seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken – Place the chicken pieces in a large zip bag. Add the chicken bouillon, scallions, minced habanero, garlic, thyme, ginger, paprika, and black pepper. Massage the chicken pieces to coat with seasoning on all sides. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  2. Brown the Chicken – Set a large dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces on both sides.
  3. Make the Stew Base – Sauté onion, carrots, and bell peppers. Add chicken back to the pot with ketchup, brown sugar, browning seasoning, bay leaves, and water. Simmer covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and simmer for another 10 to thicken the gravy. Season to taste.

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Keywords: Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken, Caribbean Chicken Recipe, Brown Stew Chicken Recipe

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