How To Make Real Authentic Jamaican Fricassee Chicken
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Jamaican Fricassee Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and techniques that showcases the essence of Caribbean cooking. The dish begins with marinating chicken legs in a mixture of fresh herbs, spices, and a touch of lemon juice, which not only adds flavor but also tenderizes the meat. The use of scallions, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper brings a vibrant taste that is both aromatic and spicy.
Once marinated, the chicken is fried until golden brown, creating a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the juicy meat inside. The frying process is crucial, as it locks in the flavors and gives the dish its signature texture. After frying, the chicken is simmered with a medley of vegetables, including carrots and potatoes, which absorb the rich flavors of the broth.
This dish is perfect for serving with rice and peas, making it a hearty meal that is sure to impress family and friends. The combination of frying and stewing not only enhances the flavor but also creates a comforting dish that is ideal for any occasion. Whether it’s a family dinner or a special gathering, this Jamaican Fricassee Chicken is bound to be a hit.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather and prepare chicken, fresh herbs, vegetables, and seasonings.
Tip: Wash chicken in lemon juice to remove any rawness.
Wash chicken in lemon juice to remove any rawness.
Tip: Keeping the skin on the chicken adds flavor.
Add onions, scallion, garlic, ginger, thyme, crushed pimento, tomato, carrot, potato, sweet pepper, and Scotch bonnet pepper to the chicken.
Mix all the seasoning into the chicken thoroughly.
Tip: Using fresh herbs enhances the flavor in Caribbean cooking.
Heat half a cup of oil in a pot.
Add chicken to the hot oil, cooking for about 4 minutes on each side until golden.
Remove the fried chicken and place it on a plate.
Sauté remaining vegetables in the pot with a little oil.
Add four cups of water to the pot with sautéed vegetables.
Add remaining seasonings and one tablespoon of tomato ketchup.
Tip: If you don't have Browning, you can use dark soy sauce for color.
Cover the pot and cook for 4 minutes.
Add the fried chicken back into the pot.
Add remaining carrots, onions, scallions, and thyme to the pot.
Tip: Always taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Allow to cook for at least 25 minutes.
Check the chicken after 15 minutes to ensure it's cooked through.
Plate up the fried chicken for serving.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Fricassee chicken is a traditional Jamaican dish that combines frying and stewing techniques.
- •Using fresh herbs like thyme and scallions enhances the flavor profile of the chicken.
- •Scotch bonnet pepper adds a distinctive heat that is characteristic of Caribbean cuisine.
- •Marinating chicken in lemon juice helps to tenderize the meat and remove any rawness.
