Jamaica Chicken

Name: Jamaica Chicken
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lb. roasting chicken, cut up (can use skinless boneless chicken); 2 Tbsp. butter; 4 Tbsp. light brown sugar; 2 medium onions, chopped medium fine; 2 (1 lb.) cans stewed tomatoes; 1/2 to 1 c. thinly sliced mushrooms; 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 3 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1 bay leaf (optional)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb. roasting chicken, cut up (can use skinless boneless chicken)
2 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 medium onions, chopped medium fine
2 (1 lb.) cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 to 1 c. thinly sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf (optional)

Directions

1

In a saucepan, heat butter; add sugar and stir until bubbly. Add chicken and brown on both sides, adjusting heat so butter mixture does not scorch.
2

Add onions and cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3

Cover and simmer, turning chicken as necessary, until it is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
4

Skim fat from sauce if you like; serve chicken with sauce as is.
5

Serve over rice or noodles.