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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

Easy Jamaican jerk chicken tacos, bursting with flavor and on the table in 20 minutes! These are perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 528 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Jamaican

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Whisk together mayo and 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning.
  3. 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

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

% 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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