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Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken served on a white plate, garnished with orange slices and fresh herbs

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

This Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a time-saving, flavorful dish that brings authentic jerk flavors to your table with minimal effort. Enjoy juicy, delicious chicken infused with the best jerk marinade, perfect for any night of the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs chicken pieces ($6.18)
  • 1/4 cup molasses (not black strap, $0.55)
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.08)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce ($0.11)
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled ($0.32)
  • 3-4 inches fresh ginger ($0.28)
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon ($0.15)
  • 1 tsp allspice ($0.05)
  • 1 tsp thyme ($0.05)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg ($0.03)
  • 1 medium onion ($0.36)
  • 1 medium orange ($0.49)
  • 1 medium serrano or jalapeno pepper ($0.09)

Method
 

  1. Add molasses, vegetable oil, soy sauce, peeled garlic, fresh ginger (cut into chunks), cinnamon, allspice, thyme, nutmeg, and the serrano (if using for extra heat) to a blender. Blend until smooth to create your jerk marinade.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker, arranging them snugly in an even layer. Pour 2/3 of the marinade over the chicken and spread it evenly using your hands. Reserve the remaining marinade.
  3. Cut the onion into wedges and the orange into slices. Nestle these, along with the sliced serrano (optional), beneath and around the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to High. Cook undisturbed for 4 hours.
  5. After 4 hours, transfer the chicken carefully to a foil-lined baking sheet using tongs—the meat will be fall-apart tender!
  6. Spread the reserved marinade on top of the chicken. Place the baking sheet under the broiler (4-5 inches from the heat source) and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and lightly charred. Keep a close watch to avoid burning.

Notes

Pro tip: Buy pre-cut chicken to save time, and check your store’s bulk spice section for affordable herbs and spices!