5 from 15 votes
7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
This slow cooker jerk chicken features tender chicken thighs cooked in a blend of jerk seasoning paste, orange juice, soy sauce, and thyme. The chicken is first browned to lock in flavor, then slow cooked with a smooth onion and scallion paste, resulting in a moist, flavorful stew. It pairs well with classic sides like rice and peas or warm roti, making it a versatile dish for comforting meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
430 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Caribbean
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% 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.