Jerk Chicken Tacos

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Give your taco fillings a Caribbean twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. jerk seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb. chicken breast, cut into 2" pieces
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 c. Shredded cabbage
  • 1 c. salsa verde
  • 1/2 c. Chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 11/2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium mixing bowl combine soy sauce, vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, jerk seasoning, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; add chicken and marinate for 5 minutes. Preheat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add chicken without marinade; sear chicken on one side until deep golden brown, flip chicken and add marinade to pan. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F and sauce begins to reduce. Turn off heat and set aside. Shred chicken using 2 forks, mixing with pan sauce.

2. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet in batches. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and wrap to keep warm.

3. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan over medium heat, whisk heavy cream and cheese until creamy.

4. Assemble tacos: Top tortillas with shredded cabbage, chicken, salsa, cheese sauce, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.