Jerked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Name: Jerked Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and cut in half (if you want a zestier taste, add the seeds); 5 green onions, ends trimmed and cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Myerss rum (optional); Juice of 1 lime; 2 to 3 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 to 6 chicken drumsticks; 1/2 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, sliced

Servings: persons

1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and cut in half (if you want a zestier taste, add the seeds)
5 green onions, ends trimmed and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Myerss rum (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
2 to 3 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 chicken drumsticks
1/2 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, sliced

1
Place the chile, green onions, vinegar, brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, rum (if using), lime juice, jerk seasoning, and salt in a food processor; puree until smooth.
2
Spray the inside of the crock with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Place the drumsticks in the slow cooker, laying them side by side.
4
Pour the seasoning paste over the chicken and turn to coat the pieces, using a small spatula.
5
Add the bell pepper strips.
6
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours (or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours), until the chicken is cooked through.
7
Serve hot.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and cut in half (if you want a zestier taste, add the seeds), 5 green onions, ends trimmed and cut into pieces, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Jerked Chicken Drumsticks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jerked Chicken Drumsticks

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