Best Jamaican Chili Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe
Enjoy bold Caribbean flavors with this Jamaican Jerk Chicken Chili! Packed with jerk seasoning and tender chicken, it's a spicy, hearty dish that brings a taste of the islands to your table!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless
- 1 Green Pepper chopped
- 1 Yellow Pepper chopped
- ½ Onion diced
- 1 15 oz Black Beans
- 1 15 oz Kidney Beans
- 1 15 oz Caribbean Beans
- 2 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 cup Jerk Marinade
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 Limes Juices
- 1 tbsp. Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Thyme dried
- 1 tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. All spice
- 2 Jalapenos sliced seeds removed
Instructions
- Add 1 can of the fire roasted tomatoes into the crockpot.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the tomatoes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients on top of the chicken. Lightly toss to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours.
- Once the chili is cooked remove the chicken and shred.
- Place the chicken back into the crockpot and toss to combine.
- Garnish and enjoy
Notes
- Marinate the Protein: Start by marinating your chosen protein (like chicken, beef, or tofu) in a quality jerk marinade for at least a few hours, or overnight if possible. This allows the flavors to deeply penetrate, ensuring that every bite is infused with the rich, spicy, and aromatic notes of the jerk marinade.
- Balance the Marinade's Intensity: Jerk marinade can be quite bold, so balance the intensity with ingredients like beans, tomatoes, and vegetables. These elements will absorb some of the heat and add depth to your chili without overwhelming the palate.
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 990mgPotassium: 913mgFiber: 14gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 5mg
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