Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
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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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One of my best friends has this funny habit about what she eats. She can only eat food that “goes together” at one time and it drives her nuts to watch people eat random different foods all at one time. When she has breakfast, she can only eat breakfast food. And when she had dinner, she can only eat dinner food, preferably of the same cuisine. For instance, if she has Italian pasta, there is no way she could eat chips and salsa in the same sitting. No way Jose, not happenin.
I’m pretty much the opposite. I’m a gal of many cravings and I like to satisfy those cravings as soon as possible. So if I’m craving french fries and tomato soup, I get myself some dang good fries and some creamy tomato soup. If I want waffles and a bean burrito, I have no problem with eating them both within 30 minutes. So it’s really not a huge shock that my husband takes me for sushi and tacos whenever I get an inkling for both. Which, if we are being honest, happens pretty often.
These tacos are mega-delicious. I love the seasoning on the chicken, I’m crazy about the sauce, and I adore the fact that it’s all wrapped in a tortilla. Tacos tacos tacos all day long. These Jamaican jerk tacos are bursting with flavor and are so easy. They come together in about 20 minutes! That’s an easy weeknight meal if I ever had one. Put this on your go-to busy night dinner list, you’re gonna be hooked on these tacos!
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
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
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Excellent! Will definitely make again. I added some sour cream to the mayo mixture and some avocado to the topping and it is amazing. I did 2 tsp. of cayenne in the jerk mixture and it was the perfect amount of heat for me. Thanks for sharing.
I’m going make this tonight for dinner. Thank you Tiffany
I hope you enjoy them – they’re a family favorite!
Made these for dinner tonight. Made a few changes to suit our tastes. For the seasoning I doubled the nutmeg and cinnamon, added 2 tsp ginger, cut the salt in half and Added thyme. I squeezed a lime on the chicken before seasoning it. For the sauce I used Greek yogurt and a tablespoon of the jerk seasoning. I also added lime and orange juice as well as a touch of honey. I omitted the cilantro. They were super good!
MMMmmmmm, definitely going to have to borrow some of your ideas – brilliant!
Seriously delicious! Made these last night and they were amazing! I did dial back the cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp because the after sampling the original seasoning, my whole head was on fire! For me, 1/2 tsp was perfect and just the right amount of kick. Thanks for this recipe! I’ll definitely be making it again.
I made these for supper tonight and they were a big hit. Loved the spice and flavour. Will definitely make again!
I can’t wait to make these when I get off work!
These look amazing Tiffany. Discovered you via Food Gawker. Love simple recipes,can’t wait to try them.
Mmm those look great and beautiful! YUM!
These look amazing! I love anything taco!
What a perfect weeknight dinner! And I’m with you, I’ll whatever, whenever!