Jerk Chicken Tacos
These Jerk Chicken Tacos are bursting with bold Caribbean flavor! Made with juicy chicken, dry jerk seasoning, and creamy jerk mayo, all ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 409kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium skillet
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ teaspoons dry jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup slaw mix
- 1 medium lime (cut into wedges)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by seasoning the 2 chicken breasts (1 pound) generously with 1 ½ teaspoons jerk seasoning, rubbing it in on both sides.
- In a medium skillet on medium-high heat, add the 2 tablespoons canola oil and allow it to heat thoroughly before adding the chicken. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked, at least 165°F internally.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest before slicing into strips.
- In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning.
- Assemble the tacos, the 8 warm corn tortillas. Add 1 cup slaw mix, prepared chicken, a drizzle of jerk mayo, and a squeeze of lime. Garnish with chopped cilantro or serve with your favorite salsa. Enjoy!
Notes
- Rub the seasoning in well, it’s the star of the show.
- Slice thick chicken breasts in half for quicker cooking.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Char tortillas over an open flame for added flavor.
- Double the jerk mayo for dipping!
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
