Description
This Jamaican brown stew chicken is a comforting dish with tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce infused with bold island flavors. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 8–9 chicken pieces (mix of legs and thighs)
- 3 tsp browning sauce
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 4–6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole)
- 3 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Combine onion, bell pepper, scallions, garlic, sugar, paprika, allspice, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Coat chicken with the mixture and browning sauce. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat oil in a pot; brown the chicken in batches. Set aside.
- Sauté reserved marinade, then add chicken, carrots, tomato sauce, thyme, bay leaves, scotch bonnet, and stock.
- Simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours. Remove herbs and scotch bonnet. Thicken gravy if desired.
- Serve hot with rice and peas.
Notes
- Leave the scotch bonnet whole to control spice levels.
- Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Jamaican