Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk garlic, white parts of green onions, brown sugar, thyme, habanero, vinegar, ginger, salt, pepper, paprika, and allspice together in a large mixing bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Make 2 cuts, about 1-inch apart, into the skin side of each thigh, perpendicular to the bone, cutting all the way down to the bone.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add chicken thighs to marinade; mix until evenly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate, at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. If possible, flip thighs several times while marinating.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove chicken from marinade. Scrape off any chunks of marinade from chicken into the bowl and reserve for later.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Working in batches, brown the chicken all over, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the marinade bowl; set aside.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cook until onions are dark brown and caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes more.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Add chicken broth, ketchup, and bay leaves to the pan; bring to a boil. Add carrots, bell peppers, browned chicken thighs, and reserved marinade.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center and sauce has reduced and thickened, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Skim excess fat that floats to the top; baste chicken occasionally with sauce.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in green parts of green onions. Serve and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)