7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
If youโre looking for the BEST Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken recipe then look no further!ย This Crockpot Jerk Chicken is packed full of Carribean spiced jerk seasoning, citrus and thyme and only 5 mins of prep to make. Grab a moment and a seat and let me show you how to make it. Post includes Weight Watchers Points.
Peeps, let’s talk easy today. Because easy is good. As in really, really good, especially when it comes wrapped up in the form of this 7 ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Stew. Quick – tick. Weeknight meal – tick. Oh and can I mention easy again?
It is one of those recipes that no matter how tired you are, you can just about drag yourself into the kitchen to whip up (trust me, I know this). Deliciously spiced flavours with less than 5 mins of effort. This deserves a yum right?
Related Link : Jamaican Jerk Sauce.
It is comforting, easily tripled to feed a crowd, can be made ahead of time and can be frozen too. So many reasons why you have to make this Crockpot Jerk Chicken. Especially when served with some coconut rice and peas.
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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
- Crockpot.
- Cutting board.
- Blender.
- Measuring jugs or cups.
- Measuring teaspoons.
- Silicon spatula.
- Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover jerk chicken in these handy bowls.
Crockpot Jerk Chicken Stew Ingredients
So this Crockpot Jerk Chicken is made up of 7 easy common store cupboard ingredients. Isn’t that the best news ever… You will need..
- Chicken thighs
- Onions
- 4 spring onions (scallions)
- Jerk seasoning paste
- Orange juice
- Soy sauce
- Thyme
How To Make Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
- Brown the chicken (and this part is optional).
- Blend the rest of the ingredients (minus the thyme) into a smooth paste.
- Throw everything into your crockpot and boom, you are DONE.
- It only takes 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
There is something about the combination of the orange juice and the jerk paste that really works well and infuses a great flavour to the chicken. Oh the citrus, the gentle heat of the paste, and the warming flavours of the allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon – it is all so, so good.
Jerk Seasoning Paste
So, I Ioooooove cooking and I love making things from scratch. And I am never ever going to give that bit of the cooking prep up. You know the moment when you get everything out, work out the flavour combination in your head, put it all together and it works. And if it does not, you go back to the drawing board and try again. I still get excited about that and I always will.
But peeps, we are living in today’s world, full of busy schedules, kids, work, social media and much, much more. And sometimes all we need are the shortcut recipes that we know are quick, easy and taste good to boot too. This 7 ingredient slow cooker jerk chicken recipe is all about the short cut.
Aka jerk seasoning paste. Personally, I found a paste brand that I love and keep a couple of pots of it to hand. Seriously peeps, do the same. If however, you want to make your jerk seasoning paste from scratch, then check out this jerk seasoning recipe from BBC food. Either way, you will end up with a finger licking good recipe.
PS you are totally allowed to have a stash of shop bought rice and peas in your pantry too. It is all about easy people, remember, eeeeeeaaaaasy. Really guilt free easy too.
And with the weather slowly but firmly dragging us into autumn, I see bowls and bowls of this 7 ingredient slow cooker jerk chicken stew in my and your future. I might even try a few variations with like adding pumpkin in, because well, pumpkin makes everything taste even, better right?
Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken with Drumsticks
Prefer to make Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken with Drumsticks instead. Noooooo problem. simply swap your chicken thighs for Chicken drumsticks instead and you are good to go.
Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Tacos
To make Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Tacos, simply cook the chicken as normal, then shred the chicken off the bone and serve with Tortillas and lots of toppings.
Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Plan Ideas
I have a few ideas for you:
- Chicken and rice: Make this easy Instant Pot brown rice for a quick side.
- Chicken and potatoes: How about serving them with some Instant Pot Sweet Potato on the side?
- Crockpot chicken on a salad: Serve sliced crockpot Jerk Chicken Recipes over a bed of mixed greens and whatever toppings you desire.
More Chicken Recipes
- Pressure Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe.
- Pressure Cooker Chicken Thighs.
- Parmesan crusted chicken recipe.
Jamaican Recipes
- Jamaican Jerk Sauce.
- Jamaican Oxtails.
- Jamaican Steamed Cabbage
- Jamaican Rum Punch.
- Jamaican Run Down.
- Jamaican Sorrel Moscow Mule.
- Instant Pot Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
- Jamaican Curried Goat.
- Jamaican Carrot soup.
- Green Seasoning.
African flavours – is the spot on my blog where I share traditional Sierra Leonean recipes, African recipes and African fusion recipes.
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Weight Watchers Points in Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
If you make this recipe using skinless chicken thighs, one serving will contain 4 Freestyle Points.
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7 Ingredient Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2 onions peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 spring onions scallions, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp mild jerk seasoning paste
- 80 ml (0.33 cup) orange juice
- 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 sprigs of thyme
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
Weight Watchers Points
If you make this recipe using skinless chicken thighs, one serving will contain 4 Freestyle Points.Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Plan Ideas
I have a few ideas for you:- Chicken and rice: Make this easy Instant Pot brown rice for a quick side.
- Chicken and potatoes: How about serving them with some Instant Pot Sweet Potato on the side?
- Crockpot chicken on a salad: Serve sliced crockpot Jerk Chicken Recipes over a bed of mixed greens and whatever toppings you desire.
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Usually, I love spending hours in the kitchen, making everything from scratch. But, there are those times that I don’t have the time and a crockpot meal is in order. This looks really good, and I plan on trying it soon. Thanks for sharing!
I didn’t know you could get a milk jerk paste, what a great idea. I think I would enjoy this recipe.
I love easy recipes. This sounds delicious! My husband will love it & I love it because it’s made in the slow cooker!
I have some jerk chicken spice blend. I should give your recipe a go.
Pinning to make soon
Such a comforting meal! Love all the flavors here!
i can already smell this dish!
It sounds like a perfect meal for our family! Slow cooker, chicken, easy, melt in your mouth – yes all that makes my heart sing
I LOVE jerk chicken and now that it’s fall I am all about the comfort foods, so this is SO perfect. So happy about this recipe! Definitely going into my rotation!! ๐
You had me at 7 ingredients! Bintu this looks so super flavorful and easy to make! Easy weeknight dinners for the win!
Yes, yes, yes, I am totally digging this!! Love that it’s so easy and there’s so few ingredients. I agree, we are all so busy these days, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have delicious dinners! Definitely making this ๐
I love easy recipes for sure. This sounds so packed with flavors between the orange juice & thyme.
I love that only 7 ingredients can make for a super delicious meal that is so packed with flavor. If you didn’t know, you’d think it have more than a dozen ingredients and that it took hours. Impressive!