Gluten Free Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

I love takeout night. I love to sit on the couch in my jammies and binge-watch Netflix while eating decadent food that someone else prepared. This Jerk Chicken is a re-creation of some of my favorite takeout meals with much healthier ingredients. 

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Gluten Free Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

I love takeout night and this Jerk Chicken is a re-creation of some of my favorite takeout meals but with much healthier ingredients.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 hrs

Total Time5 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Caribbean

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 488kcal

Author: Stephanie O'Dea

Ingredients

• ▢ 5 pound roaster chicken cleaned (skinned, if desired)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground all spice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ Juice of 3 limes
• ▢ White rice for serving
• ▢ 2 limes cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

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  Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the chicken into the slow cooker insert, breast side down.
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  In a small bowl, combine sugar and all seasonings. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Pour the lime juice over the chicken.
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  Cover, and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 4 hours. The meat should reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
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  Serve with rice and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 189mg63%

Sodium 929mg39%

Potassium 465mg13%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 37g74%

Vitamin A 1940IU39%

Vitamin C 12.2mg15%

Calcium 39mg4%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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