Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

By vealam

Ingredients

• Jamaican jerk seasoning:
• 3 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning (store bought OR use the recipe below)
• 3 large chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 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
• 1/3 cup mayo
• 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 to 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
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 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.
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.