Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Jamaica Spice Paradise Restaurant›Jamaica Stew Recipe

Jamaica Stew Recipe

Inspired by Jamaica Spice Paradise Restaurant
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Make Jamaica Stew Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and allspice. Allow marinating for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Mince the garlic and slice the carrots.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, bell pepper, and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and the whole scotch bonnet pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

  4. 6

    Cook the Stew

    Return the seared chicken to the pot, ensuring it's submerged in the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

  5. 7

    Finish the Dish

    Remove the scotch bonnet pepper (if you want less heat) and stir in the chopped green onions before serving.

More from Jamaica Spice Paradise Restaurant