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Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

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Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken combines the aromatic seasonings of traditional Jamaican jerk with the convenience of a slow cooker, delivering tender, juicy chicken bursting with vibrant flavors.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 480
  • Total Time: 495
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Jamaican
  • Diet: Gluten-free (if tamari is used instead of soy sauce)

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2–3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1–2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional: chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine jerk seasoning, garlic, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, and chicken broth. Mix well.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  3. Add sliced onions and chopped scotch bonnet peppers on top of the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  5. For a pulled chicken texture, shred the chicken with two forks before serving.
  6. Top with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Adjust spice level by modifying the number of scotch bonnet peppers used. You can substitute with bone-in chicken pieces for more flavor.

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Find it online: https://daytasty.com/slow-cooker-jerk-chicken/