Jamaican stew chicken
Jamaican stew chicken is a flavorful dish prepared by marinating chicken with spices, then browning and simmering it with vegetables and broth.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken (cut into pieces) | 1 | Kilogram |
| Onion (chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Bell Pepper (chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Scallion (chopped) | 3 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 4 | Clove |
| Ginger (grated) | 1 | Inch |
| Thyme (fresh) | 1 | Bunch |
| Allspice | 1 | Tsp |
| Soy Sauce | 2 | Tbsp |
| Vegetable Oil | 3 | Tbsp |
| Chicken Broth | 500 | Milliliters |
| Tomato (chopped) | 2 | Count |
| Carrot (sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Scotch Bonnet Pepper (whole) | 1 | Count |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with onion, bell pepper, scallion, garlic, ginger, thyme, allspice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
- Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
- Add chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, and the whole scotch bonnet pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Prep
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours in advance.
Kitchen equipment
Large Mixing BowlGrater