Incredibly tasty Caribbean Chicken Tacos topped with a quick and easy Caribbean salsa featuring mango, pineapple, red onions, and cilantro! The flavors can’t be beat and the whole meal is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 10 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 25 minutesminutes
Servings:4servings
Ingredients
3-4boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
1 ½tablespoonsCaribbean seasoning , (see note for recipe)
8taco-sized soft flour tortillas
2cupscole slaw , (without dressing)
Caribbean Salsa
½red bell pepper, diced
½small red onion, chopped
1mango, diced
1cuppineapple, diced
¼cupcilantro, roughly chopped
1tablespoonfresh lime juice , (about ½ of a juicy lime)
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Prepare the salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and stirring well. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Slice chicken breasts into strips (or chop into bite-sized pieces) and place in a bowl. Sprinkle chicken with half of the Caribbean seasoning, stir, then sprinkle with remaining seasoning and toss to coat.
Cook chicken in a large greased pan or skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
To serve, fill each tortilla with cooked chicken, then top with cole slaw and Caribbean salsa. Serve immediately with fresh limes for drizzling if desired.
Notes
Homemade Caribbean Seasoning 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Stir together all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.