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Brown Stew Chicken

Savory Brown Stew Chicken: A Classic Caribbean Comfort Dish

This Brown Stew Chicken is a classic Caribbean dish featuring tender chicken braised in a rich and savory sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken or chicken pieces, bone-in recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Browning Sauce
For the Marinade
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or sweet preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced or grated
  • 2 stems Escallion (Green Onion) finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves optional
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Red & Green Bell Pepper julienned or diced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Pimento Seeds (Allspice) whole or crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce optional

Equipment

  • Heavy-duty Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Remove the skin from the chicken, trim excess fat, rinse thoroughly, and chop into manageable pieces.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken with onions, garlic, escallion, thyme, browning sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and pimento seeds. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Heat oil in a Dutch oven and brown chicken pieces for about 5 to 10 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  4. Deglaze & Simmer: Add chicken stock and reserved marinade to the pot, scrape the bottom to deglaze, and simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
  5. Add Final Touches: Stir in ketchup and check seasoning, adjusting if necessary. Ensure the gravy thickens slightly.
  6. Serve with Love: Remove bay leaves and serve hot with Jamaican Rice and Peas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight. Adjust spice levels to taste and keep an eye on the gravy for desired consistency.

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