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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Bring Caribbean flavors to your kitchen with this outstanding Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken. Perfect weeknight dinner!
Cuisine Jamaican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 549kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • cup cooking oil

For the sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves large garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks scallion, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
  • 2 cups hot water
  • pinch of brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon browning sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • Wash the chicken with lemon water and drain well.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and chicken seasoning. Marinate the chicken in the fridge at least one hour before cooking, preferably overnight.
  • Heat cooking oil in a large saucepan. Fry the chicken for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and remove from the pan.
  • Remove half of cooking oil from the pan.
  • Add thyme, garlic, scallion, onion, tomato, sugar, salt, bell pepper, soy sauce, tomato ketchup and 1 cup of hot water to the pan and stir. Bring to boil.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce. Add remaining water, turn heat on medium to low and cover the pan. Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Add more salt if necessary. Discard the thyme and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal