Jamaican Stew chicken — bold, rich, and full of island flavor.
This Stew Chicken brings that classic Jamaican flavor to your table — juicy chicken pieces seasoned with herbs, browned to perfection, and simmered in a savory sauce that’s good enough to pour over everything.

Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 tbsp all- purpose seasoning
- 3 tbsp chicken seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp scotch bonnet powder (optional)
- 4 – 5 tbsp green seasoning (fresh herbs & spices)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (for browning)
- 2 oil
- 2 small tomatoes (diced)
- 1 large potato
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 green bell pepper ,sliced
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, (for flavor)
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Season the Chicken:
- Clean and cut chicken, then season with all-purpose seasoning, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, scotch bonnet powder, and green seasoning . Let marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Brown the Sugar:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add brown sugar and let it caramelize until it turns dark brown or desired color.
- Add Chicken:
- Add chicken pieces to the pot , stirring to coat in the caramelized sugar. Let it brown on both sides.
- next:
- cover and allow it to produce its own juices for a about 15 – 20 mins
- Then:
- Add tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, Scotch bonnet, thyme and water/broth. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender and gravy thickens.
- Finish:
- adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with rice & peas, fried plantains, or boiled
Tip from My Kitchen:
Add a dash of ketchup near the end — it balances the spice and gives the sauce a nice glossy finish!
How to make Jamaican stew chicken
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