Crock Pot Jerk Chicken – the perfect weeknight dinner that is quick, easy, delicious!
Best Crock Pot Jerk Chicken
This recipe is packed with flavor, so easy to make can be made into rice bowls, tacos or wraps. The jerk seasoning is amazing and you are going to come back to this again and again. Easily paleo/Whole30 if served with cauliflower rice!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy: I love that you can throw a much a seasonings together
- Set it and forget it: who doesn’t love a good crock pot or slow cooker recipe (especially if you have company coming over or you are just really busy! I love that it can be ready when you get home from work!
- Flavor: Jerk Chicken is known for it’s flavor and this recipe does NOT disappoint!
What You Will Need
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts: these shred easily and cook relatively quickly in the slow cooker.
- jerk seasoning: we have an amazing and flavorful jerk seasoning for you!
- olive oil: this combines with the jerk seasoning to create a paste that we will rub all over the chicken. You could also use avocado oil.
- bay leaves: these add extra flavor!
- lime: the acidity of the limes pairs perfectly with the jerk seasoning.
- Extras: cauliflower rice, tortillas (optional if not concerned with Whole30), extra lime, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno (optional), mango (optional), pickled onions or coconut rice.
How to Freeze Ahead of Time
To freeze ahead of time simply place chicken breasts in a large silicone bag or freezer bag. Make Jerk Mixture and combine it with the olive oil and then pour over chicken. Move chicken around to coat with the Jerk Mixture. Ensure you remove as much air as possible and then seal the bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, remove from freeze and place in the fridge overnight. Then continue following the recipe as written!
Serving Suggestions
Here are a few ideas of how you can serve your chicken:
- With Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice for a Paleo/Whole30 option
- With Cilantro Lime Rice for a fun rice bowl!
- In a taco
- In a sandwich
Other Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes You Might Like
- Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
- Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
How to Make Crock Pot Jerk Chicken
Combine the jerk seasoning. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and then cover with the seasoning.
Add limes to bottom of the slow cooker.
Place chicken on top.
Let cook 3 hours on high.
Shred.
Serve in a taco or rice bowl, as shown below!
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Crock Pot Jerk Chicken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Jamaican-Inspired
Description
Crock Pot Jerk Chicken – an easy and delicious crock pot jerk chicken recipe. Serve over coconut rice or cauliflower rice! Meal-Prep friendly!
Ingredients
Jerk Mixture:
- 3 teaspoons ground thyme
- 1 tablespoon crushed rosemary
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/4 tablespoons kosher salt*
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less, to taste)
Chicken/Other Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime, sliced
- 6 bay leaves
- Extras: cauliflower rice, tortillas (optional if not concerned with Whole30), extra lime, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno (optional), mango (optional), pickled onions or coconut rice.
Instructions
- Combine Jerk Mixture, above, in medium bowl.
- Add olive oil and mix thoroughly.
- Place chicken in medium bowl and pour Jerk Mixture on top.
- Mix to allow Jerk Mixture to coat the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth into bottom of the pan.
- Place 4 slices of lime on the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place chicken on top and ensure to use spatula to get all of the Jerk Mixture into the crockpot as well.
- Add bay leaves to the crockpot and cover.
- Cook on HIGH 3 hours or on LOW 6 hours.
- Shred chicken when done and return to slow cooker to mix together with any remaining juices/seasoning. Serve and enjoy!
- Whole30/Paleo Serving: serve over cilantro lime rice with pickled onions, avocado, mango and cilantro.
- Regular Serving: serve over cilantro lime rice or coconut rice with pickled onions, avocado, mango and cilantro. Or serve a taco!
Notes
- *Salt: make sure you are using kosher salt and not sea salt or table salt. Also, if you feel you are sensitive to salt, feel free to reduce it by half. I have gotten some feedback that it is too salty, while others think it is perfect so do what works best for you!
- Storage: keep in the refrigerator, covered for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Keywords: crock pot jerk chicken, slow cooker jerk chicken
Originally published November 5, 2017.
Laura says
I really loved this recipe. I’ve tried a few jerk recipes and this one was fantastic and really quick to prepare. I don’t know if I’ve ever done turmeric in jerk, and it’s not a spice I have really used in the past, but I like the addition. I’ll definitely by lurking around and trying some more of your recipes.
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Erin says
So glad you enjoyed it, Laura!!
Katy says
This was a great recipe. I paired with the coconut rice and the accompaniments as shown (mango salsa, avocado, pickled red onions, jalapenos) and it was delicious.
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Erin says
So happy to hear that, Katy!!
Susan says
Delicious jerk flavor; however; salt overload even with kosher salt. Also, the chicken was a bit dry. Next time I will omit the salt and instead add 1/2 cup chicken stock to the bottom of the crockpot before cooking.
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Erin says
Sorry to hear you thought it was too salty, Susan! I actually just updated these photos + re-tested the recipe and I thought it was great, but everyone has different tastes. Thanks for trying the recipe!
Heather says
Absolutely excellent!! I’ll definitely make this again!
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Erin says
So glad you enjoyed it, Heather! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!
Emily says
My family loved the flavors in this recipe but it was very salty. I used just over a tablespoon of sea salt instead kosher salt. Is your kosher salt a flake salt or a larger grained salt? I’ll definitely use this recipe again but reduce the salt by half (at least). Thanks!!!
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Erin says
Hi Emily! I just use coarse kosher salt for all my recipes – that might have been the issue here if you used sea salt! Glad you enjoyed it though!
Emily says
Yes. Lesson learned. I added rice to the leftovers and it all evened out. Also, I don’t know where else to say this but your website is the easiest to navigate and my top site for meal planning ideas each week. Thanks for all you do!
Erin says
Aw well thank you! That just made my day 🙂 So glad you enjoy the recipes and the website! Thanks for being here!
Hannah says
This was AMAZING. And relatively easy! The recipe didn’t mention when to add the bay leaves, but I figured it meant right when everything else goes in the slow cooker. Thanks!
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed it, Hannah! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review + feedback – I really appreciate it!
Courtney says
I made this for the first time yesterday and loved it! It’s so easy to make, and the chicken came out juicy and flavorful. I will definitely make this again.
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Erin says
So happy to hear that, Courtney! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review + feedback – I really appreciate it!