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Jamaican Brown Chicken stew

A spicy stew that includes tender pieces of browned chicken simmered with veggies in a thick gravy.

Ingredients

Yield: 8 portions

For the Marinade:

  • 15 ml Oil 
  • 1800 g Chicken thighs and drumsticks 
  • 1 Benny stock
  • 500 ml Hot water (mixed with Benny stock to create your stock)
  • 150 g Onion, chopped finely 
  • 2 Habanero peppers, deseeded and chipped finely 
  • 10 g Garlic, minced 
  • 5 g  Thyme 
  • 5 g  Ginger, minced 
  • 5 ml Smocked paprika 
  • 2 ml Black pepper

For the Brown Chicken stew:

  • 30 ml Oil 
  • 120 g Onion, chopped medium dice 
  • 200 g Carrots, chopped medium dice 
  • 100 g Bell peppers, chopped medium dice
  • 45 ml All Gold Tomato Paste 
  • 15 ml Brown sugar or molasses
  • 5 ml Holbrooks Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 Bay leaves 
  • 10000 ml Water
Method
  1. Place all the marinade ingredient in a bowl and whisk together. Add the chicken and ensure the chicken pieces are cover with the marinade. Set a side, chill for at least 2 hours.
  2. Brown Chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the marinated chicken.
  3. Make the base: Remove the brown chicken and set aside. In the same pot add the onion, carrots and bell peppers sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add back the browned chicken, and the rest of the ingredients. Stir well and simmer for 20 min.
  5. Then remove the lid and simmer for an additional 10 min to reduce the liquid and thicken the sauce.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  7. Serve with Jamaican beans and Rice for a winter stew that is guaranteed to warm you up.

 

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