Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken Recipe

Name: Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small whole chicken, cut into portions; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 3 -4 stalks scallions, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 hot pepper, chopped (scotch bonnet); 1 medium carrot, chopped finely; 1 limes or 1/4 cup lime juice; 3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon pimiento or 1 teaspoon allspice, cracked; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon flour or 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Servings: persons

1 small whole chicken, cut into portions
1 large tomatoes, chopped
3 -4 stalks scallions, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 hot pepper, chopped (scotch bonnet)
1 medium carrot, chopped finely
1 limes or 1/4 cup lime juice
3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon pimiento or 1 teaspoon allspice, cracked
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon flour or 2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil

1
Squeeze lime over chicken and rub well. Drain off excess lime juice.
2
Combine tomato, scallion, onion, garlic, pepper, thyme, pimento and soy sauce in a large bowl with the chicken pieces. Cover and marinate at least one hour.
3
Heat oil in a dutch pot or large saucepan. Shake off the seasonings as you remove each piece of chicken from the marinade. Reserve the marinade for sauce.
4
Lightly brown the chicken a few pieces at a time in very hot oil. Place browned chicken pieces on a plate to rest while you brown the remaining pieces.
5
Drain off excess oil and return the chicken to the pan. Pour the marinade over the chicken and add the carrots. Stir and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
6
Mix flour and coconut milk and add to stew, stirring constantly. Turn heat down to minimum and cook another 20 minutes or until tender.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small whole chicken, cut into portions, 1 large tomatoes, chopped, 3 -4 stalks scallions, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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