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Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken
5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Marvelously tender Jamaican-style Jerk Chicken is easy enough to make on any given weeknight, yet has that special meal vibe :)

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken pieces I use chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup lime juice fresh
  • 1/2 cup liquid aminos
  • 2 habanero pepper omit for mild chicken
  • 1 ½ inch ginger peeled, piece
  • 4 green onion stalks
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup optional
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Add the ingredients for the sauce (everything but the chicken) to a blender and blend until combined. 
  2. Plug in your Instant Pot (or pressure cooker) and press the Sauté button. Add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of avocado oil to the Instant Pot and allow it to heat up for a few minutes.
  3. Place the chicken on the hot surface, skin-side down and brown for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken has a nice golden crisp on it. Flip the chicken to the other side and brown for another 2 minutes (don’t cook the chicken through just yet). Note: You’ll need to do this step in batches if you use the full 4 pounds of chicken, as there won’t be enough room in the pressure cooker to brown the chicken in a single layer. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate while you brown the rest of it.
  4. Transfer all of the chicken back to the pressure cooker and pour in the sauce. Press the “Manual” button (or Pressure Cook) and set the time for 20 minutes. Be sure the pressure cooker is set to cook on high heat and be sure the pressure relief valve is set to the sealed position. 
  5. Allow the Instant Pot to run its course (it will take a few minutes to heat up, then pressure cook for 20), then allow it to naturally release for at least one hour.
  6. Open the lid on the pressure cooker and either serve the chicken immediately, or transfer it to the oven to broil it and make the skin crispy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 8 Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Fat 10g (15%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 8
Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Fat 10g 15%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.