Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Brown Stew Chicken is a classic Jamaican dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is believed that the dish originated in the early 1700s when African slaves were brought to Jamaica and had to make do with the ingredients available to them on the island. They combined African spices with local produce to create new and delicious dishes, including Brown Stew Chicken.

The recipe for Brown Stew Chicken is simple yet flavorful. Here is a classic recipe for four servings:

Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water

Instructions:
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3. Brown the chicken on all sides and remove from pot.
4. Add the onions, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.
5. Add the tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and cook for a few minutes.
6. Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and enough water to cover the chicken.
7. Return the chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
8. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
9. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Most of the main ingredients for Brown Stew Chicken can be found in Bangkok, such as chicken, onions, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. However, some unique and exotic ingredients like scotch bonnet pepper might not be available in local markets.

But don't worry! At Frying Pan Jerk Grill, we use authentic Jamaican ingredients imported from Jamaica to cook our Brown Stew Chicken. Our dishes are prepared by experienced Jamaican chefs who know how to bring out the flavors and aromas of Jamaican cuisine.

So if you want to taste the authentic flavor of Brown Stew Chicken, come to Frying Pan Jerk Grill on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. We guarantee that you won't be disappointed!