Description
This Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to enjoy tender, spicy Caribbean-inspired chicken. Marinated in a vibrant blend of jerk seasoning, garlic, citrus juices, and brown sugar, the chicken is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in juicy, shredded meat infused with sweet and tangy flavors. Topped with a fresh mango salsa, this dish is perfect for a laid-back weeknight dinner or a flavorful meal prep option.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (adjust salt-based on seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt, to taste (if not included in jerk seasoning)
Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, stir together minced garlic, jerk seasoning, brown sugar, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice until well combined. This creates a sweet, spicy, and tangy marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt if your jerk seasoning does not contain salt. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 hours. This slow cooking method ensures the chicken becomes tender and infused with the marinade flavors.
- Shred the chicken: After cooking, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and let it soak in the sauce for an additional 15 minutes to absorb maximum flavor.
- Make the mango salsa: While the chicken is resting, combine diced mango, chopped cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss gently to mix all the salsa ingredients well.
- Serve: Spoon the shredded jerk chicken onto plates and top generously with the fresh mango salsa. Enjoy this delicious, easy, and fully flavored dish!
Notes
- Adjust jerk seasoning saltiness before adding extra salt.
- For more heat, add diced jalapeños to the mango salsa.
- Serve with steamed rice or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
