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    Jamaican Chicken Stew

    Nov 29, 2012 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    Jamaican Chicken Stew - Andrea Meyers

    We are big fans of robust Caribbean spices. Allspice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger are all staples in our pantry and add tons of flavor to both savory and sweet dishes. They are an important part of the iconic jerk spice mix, which we rub all over grilled meats, and they are a perfect addition to meaty stews. This Jamaican chicken stew from Cooking Light is full of flavor from those spices and it's perfect for cold wintry days. Pour it over brown rice and you have a meal in a bowl.

    Recipe Notes

    If you have a favorite jerk seasoning mix, you can use it as a substitute for the spices. I like to make a large batch of the spice mix and keep it in the spice pantry for the next time. This stew is a great freezer meal, I just double the recipe and freeze the extra for another night.

    Jamaican Chicken Stew - Andrea Meyers
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    Jamaican Chicken Stew

    Adapted from Cooking Light.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Jamaican
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: black beans, chicken, gluten free
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 357kcal
    Author: Andrea

    Equipment

    • large skillet
    • medium bowl

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
    • 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • ¼ cup dry red wine
    • 2 tablespoons capers
    • 2½ cups cooked black beans (or a 15-ounce/425 g can black beans, rinsed and drained)
    • 14½ ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)

    Serve With

    • cooked brown rice
    • cilantro
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    Preparation

    • While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. In the medium bowl, stir together the curry powder, dried thyme, allspice, red pepper, and black pepper, then toss with the chicken pieces. Add the chicken mixture to the pan and sauté 4 minutes. Stir in the wine, capers, beans, and tomatoes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 1161mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg
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    [Disclosure: I am a member of the Cooking Light Bloggers' Connection.]

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    Comments

    1. kristy @ the wicked noodle says

      November 30, 2012 at 8:23 am

      Looks delicious as always! I love an easy stew for these cool days we've been having!

      Reply
    2. Karl Reinhardt says

      October 01, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      Looks good, gonna try it tonight. BUT...by serving it over rice, that makes it not compatible with South Beach Phase One. It would be Phase Two, when healthy carbs get reintroduced. Also the beans aren't really recommended on Phase One either. Both of those items, though healthy, are still high in carbs which is what one wants to eliminate in Phase One. (I'm in Phase Two right now.)

      I'm excited to try this!

      Reply

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