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Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken Chili

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A hearty and flavorful Jamaican jerk chicken chili made easily in a slow cooker, perfect for family gatherings or a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 – 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 sprigs green onion, plus more for topping
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 3 bell peppers, diced (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow)
  • 1 habanero pepper, finely minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mild Jamaican jerk marinade
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
  • Sliced avocado, for topping
  • 3 large unripe (green) plantains
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Coarse sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken, onions, peppers, beans, crushed tomatoes, garlic, Jamaican jerk marinade, soy sauce, salt, brown sugar, thyme, cumin, allspice, black pepper, and cinnamon in a large slow cooker.
  2. Stir gently to ensure that the spices are evenly distributed.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 360 minutes (6 hours) or on high for 240 minutes (4 hours).
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the plantain chips. Cut the ends off the plantains, slice them, and microwave until slightly softened.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, then season with coarse sea salt.
  6. Once the chili has cooked, stir, shred the chicken, and mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve warm with additional green onions, shredded cheese, and sliced avocado.

Notes

For added heat, feel free to adjust the amount of habanero pepper. This recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with beans or lentils.

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