Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
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Easy Jamaican jerk chicken tacos, bursting with flavor and on the table in 20 minutes! These are perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning (store bought OR use the recipe below)
- 3 large chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 2 cups slaw or shredded lettuce, (I used red and green cabbage, thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
- 8 taco sized soft tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with jerk seasoning, rubbing into both sides. Cook over medium heat on the stove for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Whisk together mayo and 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning.
- Assemble tacos. Place slaw/lettuce on each tortilla. Top with chicken, then drizzle with sauce. Top with chopped cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges for drizzling on tacos.
Notes
- Optional topping: diced pineapple or mangoes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
1893mg
(79%)
Potassium
799mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
541IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1893mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 541IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
129 reviews
Excellent
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