Name: Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 430 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks; 4 scallions (chopped); 1 scotch bonnet or jalapeño pepper (seeded); 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch fresh ginger (peeled); 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp allspice; 1/4 cup coconut aminos; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Mammal-Free

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 7 hr

Total: 7 hr 10 min

Looking for a delicious paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken? You've found the perfect dish. This recipe brings together wholesome ingredients like bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks, 4 scallions (chopped), and 1 scotch bonnet or jalapeño pepper (seeded) to create a meal that is both satisfying and strictly paleo. Whether you are meal prepping for the week or cooking a family dinner, this dish is sure to impress.

Preparing this meal is straightforward, taking a total of 430 minutes from start to finish. It is highly accommodating to dietary needs: it contains no mammal products. Enjoy a healthy lifestyle without compromising on flavor!

Why This Fits the Paleo Diet

This Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is perfectly aligned with the Paleo philosophy. By focusing on whole, unprocessed ingredients like high-quality proteins, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats, it provides your body with the nutrient-dense fuel it was designed to thrive on.

We've ensured that this recipe is completely free of grains, refined sugars, legumes, and artificial additives. Whether your goal is to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, or simply enjoy a cleaner way of eating, this dish is a fantastic addition to your culinary rotation. Enjoy the benefits of ancestral eating without sacrificing taste!

Instructions

1.In a blender or food processor, combine the scallions, pepper, garlic, ginger, thyme, allspice, coconut aminos, olive oil, and lime juice. Blend until a smooth paste forms.

2.Coat the chicken completely in the jerk marinade. (Optional: marinate in the fridge overnight for deeper flavor).

3.Place the chicken and all the marinade into the slow cooker.

4.Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

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