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Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

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Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a family-friendly and simple weeknight dinner recipe with a spicy kick and a ton of flavor!

Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a family-friendly and simple weeknight dinner recipe with a spicy kick and a ton of flavor!

Crispy chicken is something I never tire of, and we have definitely had our fair share of it this summer. I think it’s because chicken on the grill is so great. You get that charred, crispy skin without compromising flavor and moistness. What I really have become obsessed with is cooking chicken in the slow cooker and then transferring it to the grill to crisp up the skin. In the winter, I tend to broil it, but in the summertime nothing seems to match that grilled taste.

I have lightly seasoned chicken, slow cooked it, and then grilled it. I’ve done a BBQ version, and now I’m basically obsessed with this spicy slow cooker jerk chicken. It definitely packs some heat, especially if you use the traditional habanero peppers, but in the case for this chicken the heat doesn’t overwhelm the taste. The flavor can’t be matched.

Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a family-friendly and simple weeknight dinner recipe with a spicy kick and a ton of flavor!

I hope you guys enjoy this recipe just as much as I enjoyed creating it for you. It pairs so nicely with an IPA, which tones down the heat a bit. In addition to sharing this recipe with you, I have linked to a couple of other slow cooker recipes from fellow bloggers below! A few of us got together to celebrate all things slow cooker-related in the summertime! We are also having a giveaway! Before you go, don’t forget to enter!

Have a great week everyone! xoxo

 

Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a family-friendly and simple weeknight dinner recipe with a spicy kick and a ton of flavor!
 

 

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Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a family-friendly and simple weeknight dinner recipe with a spicy kick and a ton of flavor!

Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a family-friendly and simple weeknight dinner recipe with a spicy kick and a ton of flavor!

Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Servings:

4

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 shallot
  • 3 jalapenos for more heat use habanero
  • 4 sprigs of thyme leaves removed from step
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 8 chicken pieces bone-in and skin-on (I used a mixture of legs and thighs)

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of your food processor, combine the scallions, shallot, jalapenos (or habaneros), thyme, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, coriander, allspice, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pulse 10-12 times or until mostly smooth. Set aside.
  • Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the chicken and brush the rest on top. Cook on low heat for 6 hours or high heat for 3 hours.
  • When your chicken has about 10 minutes left. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grates a little bit of oil. Carefully transfer the chicken from the slow cooker to the hot grill. Grill until charred on both sides, about 4 minutes on each side. You want it to be dark and crispy. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken alongside a salad and fresh corn. Enjoy!

Notes

Jerk chicken is normally made with habaneros. This will make the chicken incredibly spicy. You may substitute them in for the jalapenos, if spicy is your thing. :)

Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is a family-friendly and simple weeknight dinner recipe with a spicy kick and a ton of flavor!

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13 Responses

  1. This looks amazing. I do something similar to get crispy skin when I make “fried” chicken in my pressure cooker, but I use the broiler to finish it off instead of a grill. The grill is a great idea for this time of year. It’s too hot for the broiler. Thanks for sharing such a delicious looking recipe.

  2. You can never beat the slow cooker for a great chicken meal, but what a great idea to finish it off on the grill!

  3. I can’t wait to grab all the ingredients tomorrow morning and make this :D Hubby is gonna love this!

  4. We use our slow cooker year round – it’s my favorite kitchen appliance! This chicken looks amazing!

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Hello! I'm Justine.

I’m a blogger and web developer from the beautiful state of Oklahoma, where my loving husband, two adorable kids, and two mischievous dogs keep me on my toes 24/7. My idea of heaven includes endless summer days, getting lost in a good book, and whipping up some delicious homemade bread.

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