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.