Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

By Booper-2

Easy Jamaican jerk chicken tacos, bursting with flavor and on the table in 20 minutes! These are perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 3 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning, store bought or use the recipe below
• 3 large chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 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
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk
• SEASONING:
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 to 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
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Season chicken breasts with jerk seasoning, rubbing into both sides. Cook over medium heat on the stove for 4 to 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.