The Best Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken Recipe!

2hr · 4 servings Ingredients: • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped • 1 large bell pepper, chopped • 4 scallions, chopped • 6 cloves of garlic, minced or 1 tablespoon garlic paste • 1 tablespoon packed light or dark brown sugar • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground Jamaican allspice • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 8–9 chicken pieces, I use a mix of legs & boneless/skinless thighs • 3 teaspoons browning sauce, I use Grace brand • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, plus more as needed • 2 medium-sized carrots, chopped • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce • 4–6 sprigs fresh thyme • 2 bay leaves • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, left whole- do not cut! • 3 cups chicken stock or broth