Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe
Easy and flavorful this slow cooker caribbean jerk chicken is a winner at our house.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 chicken (about 3-1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 limes, juiced
Instructions
- Ideal Slow cooker Size: 6-Quart.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, salt, and spices. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken inside and out.
- Flip the chicken breast side down to keep the breast meat as juicy as possible while cooking.
- Pour the lime juice over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for about 4 hours, until the chicken is done and practically falling off the bone. (Mine was perfect after 4 hours on high.)
- Remove the skin before serving. Serve with additional lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Serving size: 4 ounces chicken without skin
WW Points: 1
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 2 SmartPoints (Green plan) ( 3 ounces breast without skin) 0 SmartPoints (Blue plan) (3 ounces breast without skin) 0 SmartPoints (Purple plan) (3 ounces breast without skin) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) After 4 hours in the crock pot on HIGH, this Caribbean Jerk Chicken was juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. The skin doesn’t get crispy, which is fine because I’m not tempted to eat it, making it easy to save the calories and points.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 2 SmartPoints (Green plan) ( 3 ounces breast without skin) 0 SmartPoints (Blue plan) (3 ounces breast without skin) 0 SmartPoints (Purple plan) (3 ounces breast without skin) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) After 4 hours in the crock pot on HIGH, this Caribbean Jerk Chicken was juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. The skin doesn’t get crispy, which is fine because I’m not tempted to eat it, making it easy to save the calories and points.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces without bones or skin | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0g