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Mouthwatering Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken in One Pot

Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken delivering a rich, comforting flavor experience packed with spices.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken Broken down or your favorite parts
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper Finely chopped, adjust for spice
For the Marinade
  • 1 large Onion Sweet or yellow onion preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced or grated
  • 3 stalks Escallion (Green Onion) Finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Always opt for fresh
  • 2 Bay Leaves Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Browning Sauce Adds color and depth
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar Balances flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Homemade Seasoning Salt/All-Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Pimento Seeds Allspice berries
For Cooking and Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1 each Red and Green Bell Pepper Sliced or julienned
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Adjust as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Trim excess fat and wash the chicken. Chop into smaller pieces and pat dry.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken with onion, garlic, green onion, thyme, bay leaves, browning sauce, dark brown sugar, pimento seeds, paprika, salt, pepper, and Scotch Bonnet. Let it marinate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Simmer the Chicken: Stir in the marinade and enough chicken stock to cover halfway. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add Ketchup & Reduce: Stir in ketchup after 20 minutes. Simmer for another 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve the Dish: Remove bay leaves and serve hot with sides like rice and peas or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for the best flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed throughout the cooking process.

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