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Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew Recipe
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Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew Recipe

15 ingredients 6 servings openrecipes
Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew Recipe

Hot as heck in the best possible way, this easy-to-prepare stew is rounded out with lots of flavor from browned chicken and the underappreciated chayote gourd...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

528
Calories
38g
Protein
18g
Fat
55g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Chayote not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken legs and thighs, washed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 medium habanero pepper, stemmed and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 medium russet potato, large dice
  • 1 medium sweet potato, large dice
  • 1 medium chayote, pit removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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