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Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Deeply seasoned chicken browned and simmered in a rich Caribbean gravy with vegetables and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brown Stew Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken pieces bone-in
  • 1 tbsp browning sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 stalks scallions chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 large bell pepper sliced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper optional
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock

Equipment

  • Large heavy pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and marinate chicken with spices, herbs, soy sauce, and browning sauce.
  2. Brown chicken pieces in hot oil until deeply golden.
  3. Sauté vegetables in the same pot until fragrant.
  4. Return chicken, add liquid, and simmer until tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Flavor deepens after resting; excellent the next day.