Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 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
Description
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos feature chicken breasts rubbed with a mixture of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, parsley, sugar, salt, paprika, allspice, black pepper, crushed red pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The chicken is cooked on the stovetop, sliced, then placed in soft tortillas topped with a red and green cabbage slaw and chopped cilantro. A sauce made from mayonnaise mixed with jerk seasoning adds creaminess and an extra hit of spice.
The flavor profile is marked by the aromatic and spicy jerk seasoning that coats the chicken, balanced by the fresh crunch of the slaw. The smoky and warm spices in the seasoning blend provide depth, while the lime wedges add brightness when squeezed over the tacos.
These tacos can be served as a casual lunch or dinner and can be enhanced by optional toppings like diced pineapple or mangoes for a sweet contrast. Lime juice added just before eating brightens the flavors overall.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning store bought OR use the recipe below, Jamaican style
- 3 large chicken breast pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 2 cups coleslaw or shredded lettuce, (I used red and green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro roughly chopped, fresh leaves
- 8 tortilla soft, taco sized
- lime for serving, wedges
Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning Jamaican style
Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons parsley dried
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper dried
- 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
- Diced pineapple or mango can be added as a topping to introduce a sweet contrast to the spicy jerk chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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