Description
Jamaican brown stew chicken is a rich, deeply seasoned dish made with marinated chicken, bell peppers, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Perfect over rice for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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2½–3 lbs bone-in chicken (thighs, drumsticks)
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2 scallions, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tbsp fresh thyme
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1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
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1 tsp browning sauce or soy sauce
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Juice of 1 lime or 1 tbsp vinegar
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Salt, pepper, Scotch bonnet to taste
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1 onion, sliced
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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1 tomato, chopped
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1 cup chicken broth or water
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2 tsp brown sugar
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2 tbsp oil
Instructions
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Marinate chicken with scallions, garlic, ginger, thyme, seasoning, browning sauce, lime juice, and Scotch bonnet. Chill 1 hour or overnight.
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Heat oil in a skillet. Brown chicken in batches and set aside.
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Sauté onion, bell pepper, and brown sugar until softened.
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Add tomato, saved marinade, broth, and return chicken to pot.
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Cover and simmer 35–45 minutes, until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
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Adjust seasoning and serve over rice.
Notes
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Use dark soy sauce if you don’t have browning sauce
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Add carrots or potatoes for variation
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Control spice by adjusting Scotch bonnet or hot sauce
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + marinating
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main
- Cuisine: Jamaican, Caribbean
Nutrition
- Calories: ~360 per serving