7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Description
The 7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken starts by browning chicken thighs, which enhances their flavor and texture before slow cooking. The sauce combines jerk seasoning paste with orange juice and soy sauce, creating a balance of spicy and tangy notes infused throughout the dish. Using onions and spring onions pureed into a paste gives the stew a thick, rich base that clings to the meat.
The slow cooker method allows the chicken to become very tender over 3.5 to 4 hours on high, absorbing the deep, aromatic flavors from the thyme and spices. This approach also simplifies preparation and hands-off cooking.
Serve this jerk chicken with traditional sides such as rice and peas or roti, which help balance the bold flavors. The recipe notes suggest alternatives like pairing with brown rice or sweet potatoes, or serving sliced over a salad for a lighter option.
For convenience, browning the chicken can be skipped and the cooking time extended to 7-8 hours on low. Using skinless chicken thighs adjusts certain nutritional values. Overall, this recipe provides a practical way to enjoy jerk chicken with minimal active steps and accessible ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2 onion peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 spring onions scallions, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp jerk seasoning paste mild
- 80 ml orange juice 0.33 cup
- 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 thyme sprigs
Instructions
- *Preheat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides for about 2 to 4 mins. Transfer the chicken into your slow cooker.
- Add the onion, spring onion, jerk seasoning paste, orange juice and soy sauce into a high-powered blender and blend into a smooth paste, before pouring the paste over your chicken and add in the thyme.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3.5-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through, adjust seasoning before switching off the heat.
- Serve the jerk chicken stew with some rice and peas or some warm roti and enjoy.
Notes
- You can skip browning the chicken and place it directly in the slow cooker; just increase cooking time to 7-8 hours on low heat.
- Skinless chicken thighs lower the freestyle points if tracking this nutritionally.
- Suggestions for serving include pairing with Instant Pot brown rice, sweet potatoes, or serving sliced over greens for a salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2120IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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