Jerk Chicken in a Crockpot

I have a confession to make... There is a new love in my life. And he looks like this:

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I have officially fallen head-over-heels in love with my crockpot. My sister and I always teased my mom growing up because every dinner came from the crockpot. Now I COMPLETELY understand the reason for her affinity. The crockpot is the best friend every busy girl (and guy!) needs.

Yesterday I decided to make "Jerk Chicken." However, after looking at tons of recipes and making many adaptations and substitutions, I do not think it can actually have this moniker. 

Instead, I am calling this recipe:

Thyme on Your Side Crockpot Chicken
 

3 lbs Chicken leg quarters

1 onion (diced)

7 cloves of Garlic

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Ground Mustard

1/2 tsp Oregano

1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Dash of Ginger

Dash of Rep Pepper Flakes

2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar

1) Place chicken into the crockpot

2) Sprinkle everything else on top!

3) Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours (If chicken is frozen, it will be closer to 6 hours)

I bought this giant bag of peeled garlic cloves. It was $4 and the garlic tastes SO fresh. Not to mention the fact that you don't have to smash heads of garlic and spend hours trying to get the papery stuff off. 

I made this recipe using chicken leg quarters. They looks like this in the store:

And the best part of using bone-in leg quarters is the value:

This cost $3.35. Um, Holy Frugal Frog! That is a STEAL! 


Chase absolutely ADORED this recipe. I thought it was good, but when I make it again, I think I will do more oregano and less thyme. Also, I think I would add some Tabasco sauce for a little heat!


What is your favorite way to eat chicken?!