4.4 from 51 votes
Caribbean Chicken Tacos
Incredibly tasty Caribbean Chicken Tacos topped with a quick and easy Caribbean salsa featuring mango, pineapple, red onions, and cilantro! The flavors can’t be beat and the whole meal is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 1 ½ tablespoons Caribbean seasoning (see note for recipe)
- 8 taco-sized soft flour tortillas
- 2 cups cole slaw (without dressing)
Caribbean Salsa
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ small red onion chopped
- 1 Mango diced
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about ½ of a juicy lime)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and stirring well. Cover and chill until ready to use.
- Slice chicken breasts into strips (or chop into bite-sized pieces) and place in a bowl. Sprinkle chicken with half of the Caribbean seasoning, stir, then sprinkle with remaining seasoning and toss to coat.
- Cook chicken in a large greased pan or skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
- To serve, fill each tortilla with cooked chicken, then top with cole slaw and Caribbean salsa. Serve immediately with fresh limes for drizzling if desired.
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Notes
- Stir together all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
- Homemade Caribbean Seasoning2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
628mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2067IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2067IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.