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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken (Island-Style Comfort Food)

Tender chicken braised in a rich, flavorful gravy with authentic Jamaican spices, browning, and aromatic vegetables for ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 3-4 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks bone-in
  • 2 tbsp browning sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper optional
Vegetables and Sauce
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 carrots sliced
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 2-3 cups chicken broth or water
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil for searing

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy pot
  • Mixing bowl for marinade
  • Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash chicken with lime juice and water, pat dry. Marinate with browning, sugar, spices, herbs, and half the veggies for 1+ hours.
  2. Heat oil and brown chicken pieces in batches. Set aside.
  3. Sauté remaining veggies in pot until softened.
  4. Add reserved marinade, ketchup, and broth. Return chicken.
  5. Simmer covered 35-45 minutes until tender.
  6. Uncover to thicken sauce if needed. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Adjust spice to preference.