Slow Cooker Chicken Jerk
A flavorful and tender slow cooker chicken jerk recipe infused with traditional Jamaican spices and herbs. Perfectly cooked chicken with a spicy, smoky jerk sauce that’s easy to prepare and delicious served with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, Scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, and fresh thyme leaves.
Add the ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well.
Stir in the soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice until all ingredients are fully combined to create the jerk marinade.
Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the jerk marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and gently toss to evenly distribute the marinade and oil.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the lid and let the chicken sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve the slow cooker chicken jerk hot with your choice of sides such as rice and peas, steamed vegetables, or fried plantains.