Made with prepared jerk paste, this tasty stew is a comforting one-pot meal that delivers delicious flavours in every bite.

April 26, 2024

Simmered Jerk Chicken & Tomato Stew

Name: Simmered Jerk Chicken & Tomato Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cans (398 mL each) Hunt’s Heirloom® Whole Tomatoes; 2 lb (1 kg) small boneless chicken thighs (about 8); 3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared jerk paste, divided; 2 tbsp (30 mL) coconut oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper; 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour; 2 cups (500 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth; 2 sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 cups (500 mL) packed chopped kale; 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn; 2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice; 4 green onions, thinly sliced

15

Prep Time Minutes
90
Total Time Minutes
18
Number of Ingredients
6
Servings

Tags:

Chicken,
Hunt’s,
Soup/Chili/Stew

Ingredients

2 cans (398 mL each) Hunt’s Heirloom® Whole Tomatoes
2 lb (1 kg) small boneless chicken thighs (about 8)
3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared jerk paste, divided
2 tbsp (30 mL) coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
2 cups (500 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups (500 mL) packed chopped kale
1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn
2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

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Step one

Rub chicken with 2 tbsp (30 mL) jerk paste. Heat coconut oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan set over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 8 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to plate.
Step two

Stir in onion, celery, carrots, thyme, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle with flour. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Slowly stir in broth, Hunt’s Heirloom® Whole Tomatoes and remaining jerk paste; bring to boil.
Step three

Return chicken to pan along with sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until sauce thickens, chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
Step four

Stir in kale and corn. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until kale is wilted and corn is heated through.
Step five

Stir in lime juice and green onions before serving.