Jamaican Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Jamaican Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup dry red wine (or chicken broth); 2 tablespoons capers; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

Servings: persons

1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dry red wine (or chicken broth)
2 tablespoons capers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1
Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
While rice cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add onion and garlic, saute 3 minutes or until tender.
4
Combine chicken and spices in a bowl.
5
Add chicken mixture to pan and saute 4 minutes.
6
Stir in wine, capers, beans, and tomatoes.
7
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes until tender.
8
Serve over rice.
9
One serving equals 1 1/2 cups stew and 3/4 cup rice.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 cup long grain rice, uncooked, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Chicken Stew 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.

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Jamaican Chicken Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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