Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
Easy Jamaican jerk chicken tacos, bursting with flavor and on the table in 20 minutes! These are perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings:4 servings
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
Optional topping: diced pineapple or mangoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 528 kcal, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 42 g, Fat: 23 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 116 mg, Sodium: 1893 mg, Potassium: 799 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 541 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg, Calcium: 93 mg, Iron: 3 mg