Jamaican Fricassee Chicken
Jamaican cuisine is known for its bold, spicy flavors and its use of fresh, local ingredients. One dish that perfectly embodies these characteristics is Jamaican fricassee chicken. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in Jamaican households fricassee chicken is a delicious and flavorful stewed chicken dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a staple in Jamaican cuisine and is enjoyed by people all around the world. Jamaican fricassee chicken is sure to satisfy your craving for bold and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
- 5 tbsp complete seasoning 2 tbsp to season water
- 2 tbsp Green seasoning
- 5 tbsp adobo 2 tbsp to season water
- 3 tbsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 8 tbsp mushroom sauce
- 6 pimento berries crushed
- 1/4 cup of oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- 3 scallions chopped
- 5 tbsp of ketchup or more if needed
- 1/4 cup of sugar to taste
- 1 tsp of thyme
- 1 tsp of allspice
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 large Irish potato diced into cubes
- 1 medium carrot diced in the desired shape
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup white vinegar to clean chicken
- 1 lime or lemon to clean chicken
Instructions
- Wash and season the chicken with black pepper, garlic powder, complete seasoning, adobo, paprika, and onion powder.
- Marinate Chicken for at least 30 mins. Best results overnight
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Remove some of the oil leaving about 5 tbsp of oil. Add the onion, garlic, and sweet pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the tomatoes, scallions, thyme, crushed pimento berries, tomatoes, carrots, Scotch bonnet pepper, sugar, ketchup, and season with black pepper, salt, and complete seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Catch about 2-3 cups of water in the bowl you seasoned the chicken with and mix it around to get off excess seasoning in the bowl or you can use chicken broth and about 3 tbsp of mushroom sauce. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. (At the 25-minute mark add your potatoes)
- Serve the Jamaican fricassee chicken hot with rice, pasta, dumpling, or bread.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 29gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 4729mgPotassium: 792mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3305IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg
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