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Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 376
This Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is packed with bold Caribbean flavors and just the right amount of heat, making it a super easy and delicious meal. The slow cooking process ensures tender, juicy chicken, while a quick broil at the end gives it a perfect crispy finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lime or lemon
  • 6-7 chicken thighs or 3 to 3 ½ lbs of chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning (or substitute with salt and pepper)
  • 1 or more Scotch Bonnet peppers (or Habaneros)
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tbsp  ground allspice
  • ½ tsp coarsely ground white pepper
  • ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp  dark brown sugar
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 green onions (scallions), chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 tbsp  soy sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice (or pineapple chunks)
  • 1 tbsp bouillon powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions 

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Trim excess fat from the chicken and pat dry.
  • Rub with lime or lemon juice, then season with Creole seasoning (or salt and pepper).

Make the Marinade:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine cinnamon, garlic, ginger, thyme, green onions, onion, Scotch Bonnet pepper, soy sauce, bouillon (if using), brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, white pepper, and pineapple juice.
  • Pulse until well blended (about 30 seconds).

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Coat the chicken thoroughly with ¾ of the marinade.
  • Place it in a ziplock bag or directly into the slow cooker.
  • Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (overnight for best results).

Cook in the Slow Cooker:

  • Set the slow cooker to high and cook for about 3 hours (or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender).

Broil for a Crispy Finish:

  • Carefully remove the chicken and place it on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush with some of the cooked marinade.
  • Adjust the oven rack so the chicken is 4-5 inches below the broiler.
  • Broil on high for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • While the chicken broils, simmer the remaining marinade with the juices from the slow cooker for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
  • Brush the sauce over the broiled chicken before serving.
Calories: 376kcal
Course: main
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: Cooker Jerk Chicken Recipe