Jamaican Chicken And Dumplings Stew Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Jamaican stew with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings servings

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Mixing bowl
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:

Stew

2 lbs Chicken thighs bone-in, skinless
1 large Onion chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 cups Chicken broth
1 can Coconut milk 13.5 oz
2 tbsp Curry powder
1 tsp Thyme dried
2 cups Carrots sliced
2 cups Potatoes diced
1 tsp Salt or to taste
1 tsp Black pepper or to taste

Dumplings

1 cup All-purpose flour
1 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Water

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the curry powder and thyme, cooking for another minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
5. Return the chicken to the pot. Add the carrots, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. While the stew is simmering, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water and mix until a dough forms.
7. Form the dough into small balls and drop them into the simmering stew. Cook for another 15 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

This stew is perfect for a cozy dinner. Adjust the spices to your liking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken, Dumplings, Stew

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