slow cooker jerk chicken
This Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken packs 110g protein and 966 calories per serving—an exceptional choice for bulking phases. Just 4 servings makes this ideal for smaller meal-prep cycles, with quick prep offsetting the high calorie density. Build a 3,000+ calorie day around this one serving and watch the scale move during a surplus.
Ingredients
- •Chicken, Mixed Pieces(2268g)
- •Molasses, Unsulfured(60g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root
- •Cinnamon, Ground(15g)
- •Allspice, Ground(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(5g)
- •Nutmeg, Ground(1g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Orange
- •Serrano Pepper
Instructions
- 1To a blender add the molasses, vegetable oil, soy sauce, peeled garlic, ginger (cut into chunks, peeled), cinnamon, allspice, thyme, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth. If you want extra hot jerk chicken, add the serrano to the blender, too.
- 2Arrange the chicken pieces in the slow cooker so that they are nestled tightly and as close to the bottom as possible. Pour about 2/3 of the spice rub over the chicken and use your hands to spread it all over the chicken pieces. Save the rest of the spice rub for later use.
- 3Cut the onion into wedges and slice the orange and serrano. Add the onion, orange, and serrano to the slow cooker. Nestle the pieces down in and under the chicken so that they make close contact. Place the lid on the slow cooker, turn it on to high, and let it cook undisturbed for four hours.
- 4After four hours, carefully remove the chicken and place it on a broiler pan or a baking sheet covered with foil. Tongs work best for this as the chicken will be very hot and very delicate. Spread the rest of the spice rub carefully over the surface of the chicken. Adjust the rack in your oven so that the top of the chicken is 4-5 inches below the broiler. Broil on high for about 5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and browned. Watch the chicken closely as all broilers are different. Broilers can quickly burn food because of their high heat and close proximity of the heat source.
Nutrition — Per Serving
966
calories
110g
protein
42g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 9.1g
- Sodium
- 1253 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.2g
4 servings per batch · ~676g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does slow cooker jerk chicken have per serving?
Each serving provides 110g of protein and 966 calories with 42g fat and 34g carbs. This is an exceptionally high-protein, calorie-dense meal—among the highest protein yields in a single serving.
How long does slow cooker jerk chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time with only 4 servings means each portion is substantial and batch-prepped efficiently. The slow cooker handles all cooking after initial ingredient prep.
Is slow cooker jerk chicken good for muscle gain?
At 110g protein per serving, this recipe is built for muscle-building phases and easily covers 50% of daily protein targets in one meal. The calorie density supports strength training recovery and progressive overload.
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