Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
By Booper-2
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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4.6/5
(5 Votes)
Ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 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
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 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
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Preparation
Step 1
Season chicken breasts with jerk seasoning, rubbing into both sides. Cook over medium heat on the stove for 4 to 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.
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