Jamaican brown stewed chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican brown stewed chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil for frying chicken; 1 large onion chopped; 1 bell pepper chopped; 1 sprig thyme (or 1 tsp dried); 1/2 tsp pepper sauce (I like crushed scotch bonnet); 1 tbsp ketchup; 2 cup hot water; 1 1/2 tbsp Jamaican pickapeppa sauce; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp brown sugar; 3 garlic cloves minced; 2 green onions chopped; 1/2 cup oil (for frying chicken); 3 lb chicken

Servings: persons

1/2 cup oil for frying chicken
1 large onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
1 sprig thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 tsp pepper sauce (I like crushed scotch bonnet)
1 tbsp ketchup
2 cup hot water
1 1/2 tbsp Jamaican pickapeppa sauce
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp brown sugar
3 garlic cloves minced
2 green onions chopped
1/2 cup oil (for frying chicken)
3 lb chicken

1
Marinade the chicken using ingredients above for 1 hour or over night
2
Remove chicken from marinade and fry in Dutch oven in 1/2 cup oil until browned on both sides.
3
(Then remove chicken, it will cook through after in the gravy)
4
Remove 1/2 the oil (leaving half in the Dutch oven) and cook the onions and pepper until onions are translucent.
5
Add the thyme, pepper sauce, pickapeppa sauce and ketchup.
6
Mix.. Then add the 2 cups water.
7
Place chicken back in the pot and move around so that the gravy is surrounding the chicken.
8
Let simmer for 30 min or until chicken cooked through
9
Serve with rice and peas... or white rice and salad/or coleslaw.
10
I love fried plantains with this as well.

1040

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup oil for frying chicken, 1 large onion chopped, 1 bell pepper chopped, 1 sprig thyme (or 1 tsp dried), and more.

Yes, Jamaican brown stewed 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!

Jamaican brown stewed chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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