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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Savory Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken for Ultimate Comfort

Enjoy the rich flavors of Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken—a comfort food favorite enhanced with spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 teaspoon allspice or a mix of nutmeg and cinnamon
  • 1 piece scotch bonnet pepper or milder chili
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; fresh recommended
  • 2 teaspoons thyme fresh; use less if dried
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium bell pepper traditional green
For the Base
  • 4 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey/agave as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken with allspice, minced garlic, thyme, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper for 30 minutes.
  2. Sear marinated chicken pieces in a hot pot with oil for 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and brown the other side for another 5 minutes.
  3. Sauté sliced onions, carrots, and diced bell peppers for 5-8 minutes until softened.
  4. Combine the browned chicken with the sautéed vegetables, then add in chicken broth, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Check chicken tenderness; serve hot with fresh thyme and sides like rice and peas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for an enhanced presentation. This dish pairs well with rice and peas or steamed vegetables.

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