Friday, February 3, 2012

REALLY??? Jerk Chicken in the Crockpot?


Check out this picture of the versatile Jerk Chicken served Picnic Style with blue and yellow corn chips!

Lea and I have had several opportunities to share this yummy and EASY! slow-cooker chicken with friends recently. I love it - its one of the easiest ways to put the cooker on in the morning and come home to dinner. Serve with a fresh fruit salad accompanied by a crisp, cold bottle of German Riesling and enjoy the evening with family or friends.

Jerk Chicken

6 Skinless Chicken Thighs about 4 - 5 pounds

10 Cloves Garlic, Peeled and Smashed (YES -10!)

2 Red Onions, Chopped

3 TBs Smoked Paprika

1 TB Olive Oil

2 - 4 TB Chipotle Tabasco

2 Tsp Dried Thyme

2 Tsp Cinnamon

1 Tsp Turmeric

1 Tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

½ Tsp Sea Salt

½ Tsp Nutmeg

3 TB Honey

1 TB Allspice

Place the chicken on the bottom of the Crockpot. Cook on high for about six hours. Remove from from the pot and shred the chicken. Serve in a toasted whole-wheat bun or top a green salad with it!