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.
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
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Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Servings:
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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
13 Responses
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.
This is absolute perfection!!!!! I am craving this now.
You can never beat the slow cooker for a great chicken meal, but what a great idea to finish it off on the grill!
I can’t wait to grab all the ingredients tomorrow morning and make this :D Hubby is gonna love this!
I’m always excited for another reason to get out the slow cooker! Thanks for the recipe!
I love the flavors here, and the chicken looks wonderful!
We use our slow cooker year round – it’s my favorite kitchen appliance! This chicken looks amazing!
I love slow cooked chicken of any kind, jerk chicken, especially! These look amazing!