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Jamaican Fricassee Chicken

Name: Jamaican Fricassee Chicken
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: ~2-2.5 lb Chicken legs and thighs, skin removed; ~1 tsp Black pepper; ~1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Dried thyme; 1 tsp Paprika; 1½ tsp Cayenne pepper; 3 tbsp All-purpose seasoning; ½ tsp Jerk seasoning; ~2-3 Chicken skin and tail feathers; ~4-5 medium Potatoes; ~2-3 medium Carrots; ~2-3 medium Tomatoes; ~1 medium Onion; ~1 medium Bell pepper; ~1.5-2 cups Hot water; 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup; 1 tbsp Soy sauce

⏱ 75 min

Traditional Caribbean comfort dish prepared the healthy way—no oil, no frying—slow-simmered in rich herbs, spices, and natural chicken juices to create a delicious gravy. Perfect with rice, dumplings, or ground provisions.

Low-cal

Adapted from a video by Morris Time Cooking

HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN FRICASSEE CHICKEN | NO OIL | NO BROWNING | Hawt Chef

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Ingredients

Chicken legs and thighs, skin removedPre-soaked in vinegar and lime water~2-2.5 lbest.
Black pepper~1 tspest.
Garlic powder~1 tspest.
Dried thyme1 tsp
Paprika1 tsp
Cayenne pepper1½ tsp
All-purpose seasoningUsed in multiple stages3 tbsp
Jerk seasoning½ tsp
Chicken skin and tail feathersUsed to extract flavoring oil~2-3est.

Steps

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1
Rinse the chicken that has been soaked in vinegar and lime water, cleaning the skin and interior thoroughly. Use dark meat (legs and thighs) and remove the skin, setting it aside. Separate out the chicken skin and tail feathers for later use.
2
Cut the chicken along the joints and backbone, dividing each thigh into three pieces.
3
Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, all-purpose seasoning, and jerk seasoning. Massage the seasonings in gently to distribute evenly.
4
Marinate the seasoned chicken for about 30 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
5
Prepare the vegetables: cut tomatoes into wedges, chop the onion, and slice the carrots.
6
Place the reserved chicken skin in a hot pan and fry over medium-low heat until golden and crispy to extract the flavoring oil. Remove the skin and set aside.
7
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan with the extracted oil and fry for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and partially cooked through.
8
Remove the browned chicken from the pan. Add the potatoes and carrots, sprinkle with about one tablespoon of all-purpose seasoning, and stir to combine.
9
Pour in enough hot water to cover the vegetables and stir well.
10
Add 2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for color and flavor, stirring well.
11
Return the browned chicken to the pot, cover, and allow to stew on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce thickens.
12
Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion to introduce natural flavors. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes to allow the sauce to fully thicken.
13
Turn off the heat when the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reached the desired consistency. Serve with rice, rice and peas, or ground provisions.

Jamaican Fricassee Chicken

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