Jamaican Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Jamaican Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken thighs; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 pound carrots, sliced; 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 1/2 head cabbage, cut into chunks; 2 bay leaves; 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Cooked white rice for serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken thighs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 pound carrots, sliced
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1/2 head cabbage, cut into chunks
2 bay leaves
1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 cups water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Cooked white rice for serving

1
Season the chicken with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
2
In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot, then brown the chicken in batches, about 6 minutes per batch.
3
Transfer the the to a platter as browned.
4
Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Stir in the carrots, potatoes, cabbage, bay leaves, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, water and worcestershire.
6
Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pot and cover.
7
Simmer the stew until the chicken is very tender, about 1 hour.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve with cooked rice.

980

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken thighs, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 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.

Jamaican Chicken Stew

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