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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

    Published: Jan 15, 2015 · Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

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    jerk chicken on white plate with slices of limeI did it! Even though the temperatures have been in the super freezing range, I have been dragging myself out of bed at an insanely early hour and out into the cold to go to the gym. Four days in a row I might add. Helps to have a great friend waiting there to meet me. And it feels great to be back to it after slacking off for a little longer than I would care to admit. And since it would be crazy to do all that work and then end up chowing down on junk food I've been working on some new easy healthy slow cooker dishes!

    jerk chicken on white plate with slices of limeThe slow cooker is (in my opinion) the easiest way to stick to your eating plan. Whether it's home cooked, lightened up, low-carb or whatever you're trying to do, just having your meals planned and cooking away all day is a major help in staying on track. No more last minute panic of what to eat or finding out you don't have enough time to cook what you had thawing in the fridge.

    jerk chicken on white plate with slices of limeThis Jerk Chicken is so simple and serves up great along with some coconut rice and some of your favorite sauteed veggies. I used chicken thighs but I think chicken breasts would work as well. Saute them a bit to sear in the juices and flavor and then transfer them to the crock with the super simple sauce. No leftovers at this house means a dinner well done!

    jerk chicken on white plate with slices of lime

    Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

    Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

    Jennifer Draper
    This Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is so simple and serves up great along with some coconut rice and some of your favorite sauteed veggies.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 216 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Chicken:

    • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 -2 pounds)
    • 1 teaspoon dried jerk seasoning blend
    • 2 tablespoons butter

    For sauce:

    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons molasses
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon dried jerk seasoning blend
    • 1 small clove garlic minced
    • 1 pinch finely diced habanero pepper seeds removed (or more if you like spicy)

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat (closer to high)
    • Season both sides of chicken with a little seasoning and place in hot pan
    • Sear on each side for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned
    • Transfer to slow cooker
    • In small bowl whisk together sauce ingredients
    • Pour over chicken
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 until chicken is fully cooked

    Notes

    I cooked this on high in my 3.5 quart slow cooker for 3 ½ hours
    Be very careful when dicing habanero not to get juices on your skin (wear gloves if needed). It is very spicy so use only a little pinch unless you enjoy spicier flavors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 687mgPotassium: 407mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1.6mg
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    Important nutritional disclaimer

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    Comments

    1. jean says

      January 12, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      what do you serve with the jerk chicken?

      Reply
    2. jean says

      January 12, 2019 at 11:32 pm

      Suggestions of side dishes to serve with your jerk chicken

      Reply
    3. jean says

      June 28, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      is the pinch of habanero pepper necessary? What can be substituted?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 30, 2018 at 8:07 am

        I think you could sub jalapeño or just leave it out.

        Reply
    4. Donna says

      September 29, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      We love this dish! Could you provide the calories & carbs & any also suggestions for reducing the carbs.

      Reply
      • Amy @ Slow Cooker Gourmet says

        October 05, 2017 at 3:00 pm

        We are working through adding all the nutrition information on all of Jennifer's recipes now. In the coming weeks this information should be available. So glad you enjoy the dish!

        Reply
    5. Tara says

      April 19, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today. (4 hour setting). Lovely! This is fabulous! Making with honey plantains and coconut rice, as suggested.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 20, 2016 at 8:37 am

        Awesome!

        Reply

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