Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This dish says,"Summertime!" Spice up your life with a little Jamaican flavor. Divas are already spicy, but then again, divas believe too much is just enough. Don't chop things too much, because you're going to put them in a food processor. (photo by naotakem)




Jamaican Jerk Chicken

1 shallot, chopped

2-3 dashes ginger

1-2 dashes allspice

1 dash cinnamon

2 glugs olive oil

1 jalapenos, chopped

salt & pepper

pinch of red pepper flakes

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 splash cider vinegar

2 splashes white wine

1 splash orange juice

1 splash Worcestershire

8 chicken thighs or drumsticks (or go crazy and do 4 of each!)

Combine shallot, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, oil, jalapenos, salt, pepper, red pepper, and garlic in a food processor or blender.
Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice, and Worcestershire to make a paste.
Brush the jerk sauce onto the chicken.
Place the chicken in the slow cooker and cook for 5-6 hours on low.

Make it a meal: Serve with rice and Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts and mangoes.

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc