Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken Recipe
A Caribbean Dish full of flavor & spices that are “oh so delicious!” Bring this island dish to your home by making this hearty & succulent Jamaican style Brown Stew Chicken in the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
- 1½ to 2 lbs Chicken (Or 1 whole chicken cut up)
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 Tbs onion powder
- 1 Tbs garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Oregano
- 2 to 3 Tbs soy sauce
- 1 to 2 tsp Browning sauce
- 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
- Olive oil (enough to coat the pan)
- 2 to 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- ½ Red Bell Pepper chopped
- ½ Green Bell Pepper chopped
- 2 Stalks Scallion or Green onion chopped
- 2 to 3 Garlic cloves Minced
- 1 Tbs Tomato paste (Substitute: ketchup)
- Optional: ¼ Scotch Bonnet Pepper seeds removed and finely chopped. {Scotch bonnet pepper is spicy so it’s optional}
Instructions
- Clean & prep the chicken. It’s completely optional but I recommend removing the skin.
- Clean & prep the veggies. Chop into small pieces & set aside for later.
- In a large bowl add the chicken & season with the spices/herbs, soy sauce, and browning sauce.
- Add the veggies (except the garlic) and mix everything together.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour, but overnight is better.
- In a large pot or skillet, heat up some olive oil over medium high heat. (Add enough oil to coat the pan.)
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and allow the chicken to brown. It may take 1 to 2 minutes to brown each side.
- Once all the chicken has been browned- remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the veggies (except garlic) and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the fresh garlic and sauté for a few seconds or until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth & stir everything together. Allow the liquid to come to a boil, then add the chicken back to the pot.
- Add the brown sugar, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir everything together & allow the paste to dissolve.
- Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium.
- Allow the chicken to cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. (Be sure to stir the chicken occasionally throughout the cooking time).
- Note: The cooking time will vary, so use a thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Note: Once the chicken has been properly cooked, it should be tender. The liquid will reduce to a thickened gravy.
- Serve over rice & enjoy!