INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 lbs. organic chicken, skin removed (Drumsticks + Thigh pieces work great!)
- 2-3 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 Tbsps browning (See Notes!)
- 2-3 medium carrots, peeled + chopped
- ¾ cup tomato sauce (You can also use Ketchup instead)
- 1 tablespoon organic brown sugar
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped (a.k.a. green onions)
- handful fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Flavo Rice, optional (You can substitute with all-purpose seasoning!)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger (You can also use ¼ teaspoon ground ginger instead)
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1-3 scotch bonnet peppers, minced or whole (You can also use habanero peppers)
- 3 cups organic chicken stock
INSTRUCTIONS
MARINATE THE CHICKEN:
- In a large bowl, add your freshly cleaned + rinsed chicken along with browning, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, Flavo Rice (or all-purpose seasoning), ginger, and allspice, mixing everything together until chicken is fully coated. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
COOK THE CHICKEN:
- In a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and once fully heated, add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook on each side until seared, about 3-4 minutes each side. Once brown on each side, add in the carrots, brown sugar, tomato sauce, and chicken stock, stirring everything together until combined.
- Let the mixture boil for a minute or so before adding in the thyme sprigs, scallions, scotch bonnet peppers, bay leaves, and reduce heat to simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat once done.
- To serve, enjoy the brown stew chicken with your favorite side (i.e. rice, veggies, etc.). Garnish with a bit of dried parsley, if desired.
- Bon Appétit!
TIPS & TRICKS
- STORAGE: Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- JAMAICAN SEASONINGS:If authentic Jamaican seasonings (i.e. browning, curry powder, Flavo Rice, etc.) aren’t readily available near you, they are available for purchase on Amazon. Otherwise, substitute with your favorite brand.
- AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN PROCESS:Please see info in this post for more on this. I elaborate on the actual ingredients used, important steps, etc.
NUTRITION
Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 1222mg | Potassium: 1245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5777IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg
