Jerk Chicken Recipe
This Jerk Chicken is a fiery Jamaican dish that we made in the slow cooker with a mixture of herbs and spices. Perfect for an easy family dinner!
Servings 6
Calories 676kcal
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds chicken thighs - bone in with skin
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or spritz with cooking oil.
- Place the chicken thighs into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients - water, orange juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, jerk seasoning blend, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and curry powder. Whisk well.
- Pour the juice mixture over the top of the chicken.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
- If a crispier skin is desired, preheat the broiler of the oven. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil for approximately 5 minutes, watching closely, or until the skins have reached the desired crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 296mg | Sodium: 7091mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 3g