Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew Recipe Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds chicken legs and thighs, washed and patted dry; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium habanero pepper, stemmed and finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 medium russet potato, large dice; 1 medium sweet potato, large dice; 1 medium chayote, pit removed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken legs and thighs, washed and patted dry
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium habanero pepper, stemmed and finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 medium russet potato, large dice
1 medium sweet potato, large dice
1 medium chayote, pit removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups water
2 teaspoons white vinegar

1
Place salt, curry powder, allspice, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix until evenly combined.
2
Rub 1/2 of the mixture all over the chicken and set aside.
3
Heat oil in a 3-quart Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
4
When the oil shimmers, add remaining spice mixture, onion, garlic, and habanero pepper and cook until vegetables are just beginning to soften and curry is dark golden brown in color and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5
Add chicken pieces and cook until just browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
6
Add all remaining ingredients except vinegar and bring to a simmer.
7
Cook, uncovered, until vegetables just give way when pierced with a knife and chicken is fully cooked and tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Stir in vinegar and serve.

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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: 4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew Recipe 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.

Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew Recipe

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