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Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

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A comforting Jamaican dish featuring succulent chicken, earthy spices, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Bone-In Chicken Pieces, a mix of thighs and drumsticks
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Onion, sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, julienned
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, julienned
  • 2 medium Carrots, cut into batons
  • 4 Scallions (Green Onions), chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 5–6 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 tsp Allspice Berries, whole or ground
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Optional)
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice, rinsed
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Canned Coconut Milk
  • 1 can (15 oz) Canned Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 sprig Thyme (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with brown sugar, salt, black pepper, allspice, and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Create the browning sauce by heating vegetable oil and melting brown sugar until dark brown.
  3. Sear the marinated chicken pieces in the pot until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Build the gravy by sautéing onion, bell peppers, and carrots, then adding chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, and thyme.
  5. Braise the chicken in the gravy, adding the Scotch bonnet if desired, and simmer for about 40 minutes.
  6. Prepare the coconut rice by combining rinsed rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, water, and salt in a separate pot.
  7. Serve the chicken alongside coconut rice and beans, garnished with thyme.

Notes

For deeper flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. You can customize the recipe by adding potatoes or greens.

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