2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed)
½ cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
5 green onions, diced
1 habanero pepper, vein and seeds removed, small diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground all-spice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients together (except the chicken), and mix until well blended.
Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker, and pour the jerk mixture on and around the chicken. Make sure to coat all sides of the chicken well.
Cover the slow cooker and cook chicken on low power for six hours. Avoid opening the lid while cooking.
After six hours, the chicken should be fully cooked and tender. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and serve on a platter or on individual plates. Spoon some of the jerk sauce from the slow cooker on the chicken for extra flavor, and serve immediately with steamed white rice.
Pro-tip: Make this meal extra authentically Jamaican by eating it with rice and beans, steamed cabbage, and sweet plantains.
Pro-tip: Give your jerk a little kick by topping it with your favorite hot sauce or extra diced chili pepper.