Jamaican Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Jamaican Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp All Purpose Seasoning; 2 tbsp Chicken Seasoning; 1/2 tbsp Black Ground Pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 8 Chicken Drumsticks (skinned); 8 Chicken Thighs (skinned); 1 Lemon; 1 Green Pepper (finely chopped); 500 ml vegetable oil; 2 Scotch Bonnet Chillies (chopped with seeds left in); 4 Spring Onions (finely chopped); 2 Onions (finely chopped); 1 Sweet Red Pepper (finely chopped); 2 clove Garlic (chopped); 2 tbsp Butter

Servings: persons

2 tsp All Purpose Seasoning
2 tbsp Chicken Seasoning
1/2 tbsp Black Ground Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
8 Chicken Drumsticks (skinned)
8 Chicken Thighs (skinned)
1 Lemon
1 Green Pepper (finely chopped)
500 ml vegetable oil
2 Scotch Bonnet Chillies (chopped with seeds left in)
4 Spring Onions (finely chopped)
2 Onions (finely chopped)
1 Sweet Red Pepper (finely chopped)
2 clove Garlic (chopped)
2 tbsp Butter

1
Cut Lemon in half and squeeze over chicken and rub in to smooth chicken....... then add all purpose seasononing, chicken seasoning, pepper and salt and massage into chicken and leave this over night in refridgerator if possible, if not as long as you can
2
Heat oil in deep pan, then turn heat down and fry chicken 6 mins then turn each piece over and do the same (6 mins again)
3
when chicken is cooked, remove chicken and MOST of the oil, leaving a little bit at the bottom of the pan...
4
Re-introduce chicken to the pan and add all veg that had been cut up... peppers, onions, spring onions, scotch bonnets, garlic
5
add about a pint of water (580ml) and a dollop of butter and give a good stir.
6
bring to the boil then reduce heat to simmer and leave for around 45 mins
7
Serve with rice!

1937

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

Carbs

115

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp All Purpose Seasoning, 2 tbsp Chicken Seasoning, 1/2 tbsp Black Ground Pepper, 1/2 tsp Salt, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican Chicken Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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