Easy Crockpot Chicken
with A Likkle More Spice Blend
a dinner recipe
HI I'm Alex Bala- a self-taught home chef and food photographer with a passion for creating delicious, heartwarming meals. Every dish I make is made with love, inspired by family, friends, and the joy of sharing good food.
The Kitchen is my love and food is my love language. I want everyone who sits at my table to leave with a full belly and a happy heart. And trust me, there’s no holding back here—I’m all about bold flavors, rich ingredients, and, of course, plenty of butter and flavor!
There’s something about Jamaican flavors that instantly brings comfort to the table. This Easy Crockpot Chicken is seasoned with A Likkle More (a bold, savory Jamaican spice), then slow-cooked until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and infused with rich, island-inspired flavor.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 15 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 4 H
TOTAL | 4 H 15 M
4-6 SERVINGS
| 2 pieces per serving
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
CROCKPOT
- Season the chicken.
Pat the chicken dry and place it in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with A Likkle More spice and kosher salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- Prepare the sauce base.
In the bottom of your crockpot, whisk together the flour and chicken broth until smooth. This will help create a light, flavorful gravy as it cooks.
- Layer everything in.
Add the seasoned chicken to the crockpot. Scatter the sliced red bell pepper, onions, and crushed garlic over the top. Place small pads of butter evenly across the chicken.
- Slow cook.
Cover and cook:
• High: 4 hours
• Low: 6 hours
The chicken is ready when it’s tender, juicy, and easily pulls away from the bone.
- Serve.
Spoon the savory gravy over the chicken and serve with rice and a fresh salad.
2-3 days
For extra color and flavor, you can sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side before adding it to the crockpot.
If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove the lid for the last 20–30 minutes of cooking or stir in a small cornstarch slurry.
dark pink
coarse grain
Himalayan salt has a strong, salty flavor and a slight mineral aroma.
0.39 oz - PORTION$0.50
4 oz - JAR$3
4 oz - REFILL$2
16 oz - REFILL$7
Memories of Jamaica
spice blend collab
Working on this spice blend has been a journey. A journey that took me back home to Kingston Jamaica where I found myself immersed in the all the smells and foods that I grew up with.
I have never considered myself much of a cook although perhaps others would disagree. I started off this path afraid to be in the kitchen without a clue where to begin. So when I resolved to turn myself into what I would consider a "home cook," the first place I turned was to my childhood. And this is where I found myself again when I started to develop my own spice blend.
Memories of being in the kitchen with my grandmother watching her as she happily laboured at the stove. The smell and aromas rising in waves from the bubbling pots and pans. Memories of driving through the city as the street vendors would be preparing food to be sold later in the day smoking meats in hollowed out barrels. Memories of afternoons at the beach watching as the fisherman would pull that day's catch into the sandy kitchens of the food huts that lined the nooks along the shore.
In this spice blend are all memories of those smells and aromas of my childhood. Even the name of this spice blend is something my grandmother would often say in the kitchen.
In Jamaican patois, a "likkle more" translates into a "little more." Although often used as a salutation, for this blend I use it as a way to describe the versatility of these flavours. You can use a little more or a little less to reach that perfect flavour.
