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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 Time
5
mins
Cook Time
5
hrs
Total Time
5
hrs
5
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Caribbean
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
488
kcal
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
Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the chicken into the slow cooker insert, breast side down.
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.
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.
Serve with rice and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories:
488
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
37
g
|
Fat:
34
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
189
mg
|
Sodium:
929
mg
|
Potassium:
465
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1940
IU
|
Vitamin C:
12.2
mg
|
Calcium:
39
mg
|
Iron:
3.2
mg