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Jerk Chicken
We've got the perfect solution for your busy schedules – a fantastic Jerk Chicken freezer meal. This flavorful dish is a blend of aromatic spices, heat, and tender chicken that will delight the taste buds of both kids and adults.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 529 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
 
 
  • 2-3 lbs chicken thighs boneless/skinless
Jerk Sauce (Blend Together):
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
For serving:
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
Instructions
 
Prep/freezer directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrap sides once or twice).
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow cooker directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking. 
  • Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 5-6 hours
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Notes

  • If desired you can use a 2 tbsp of a jerk seasoning instead of the spices listed in the ingredient list. 
  • Use the juice of one lime, if it doesn't come out to exactly 2 tbsp that is ok. 
  • You can sub out the water for broth.
  • If you want to shred the chicken, shred chicken and stir back into the sauce in instant pot then saute for 5 minutes to incorporate chicken and thicken the sauce a bit.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 96.1gProtein: 29.8gFat: 10.4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 9857mgPotassium: 2036mgFiber: 24.3gSugar: 35.6gCalcium: 775mgIron: 42mg
Keyword Chicken Recipes, freezer meals, Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken
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