Combining delicate, juicy chicken with a rich, savoury sauce brimming with Caribbean spices, Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is Celebrated for its robust tastes and comforting warmth, this traditional recipe is a mainstay in Jamaican homes. This dish is guaranteed to become a favourite whether your taste in Jamaican cuisine or you’re searching for a fresh meal to liven up your dinner table.
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken Ingredients
You will need the following to make this mouthwatering meal:
- Chicken: Ideal are bone-in portions including drumsticks and thighs.
- Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, all-purpose seasoning.
- Bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and carrots among fresh vegetables.
- Herbs & Spices: Pimento (all-spice), thyme, scotch bonnet peppers,
- Marinade base calls for soy sauce, vinegar, and a bit of brown sugar.
- Cooking liquid could be water or chicken broth.
Getting ready: Steps
1. Marinated the chicken.
The marinade makes all the difference in Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken. First wash your chicken pieces with lime or vinegar; then, pat them dry. Give the chicken liberally all-purpose spice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and a little salt. For a sweet-savory balance, toss soy sauce, vinegar, and a little brown sugar. For stronger taste, let the chicken marinade for at least two hours or overnight.
2. Brown the Chicken
Brown the chicken using a big skillet or Dutch oven heated in browning temperature. Sear the marinated chicken pieces medium-high until golden brown. This stage gives the chicken a gorgeous colour and locks in the taste. Once brown, save the chicken.
3. Get the Sauce Ready.
Sauté sliced onions, garlic, and bell peppers until aromatic in the same skillet. Add chopped carrots and tomatoes; let them soften. Add for heat a scotch bonnet pepper and pimento, all-spice. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, scraping any savoury pieces caught at the bottom.
4. Simmer until flawless.
Reintroduce the chicken to the skillet making sure the bits are covered with sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for roughly forty minutes to let the chicken to become soft and the flavours to mingle. Stir slightly sometimes and change the seasoning as necessary.
5. Present and Savour
Jamaican Brown Stew Perfect served hot, chicken goes with classic sides including fried plantains, rice and peas, or steaming white rice. For a further taste and presentation enhancement, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.
Advice for Achievement
- Control the Heat: Scotch bonnet peppers are spicy; therefore, change the quantity depending on your tolerance to spices. Remove the seeds or replace with milder peppers if you like less heat.
- Well done browning the chicken guarantees a rich, attractive colour for your dish.
- For a richer sauce, simmer uncovered during the last few minutes or stir in a cornflour slurry.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect fusion of sweet, savoury, and spicy is Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken. The soft chicken absorbs the aromatic spices and herbs, producing a dish that is quite delicious and filling. This is a comfortable dinner bringing Caribbean flavours right into your house.
This recipe is simple and assured to wow regardless of your level of experience with cooking different cuisines. Present it at family feasts, celebrations, or anytime you’re hankering after something strong and good.
With this classic meal, savour your path into Jamaican tastes.