Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe 465 Recipes

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 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.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine drained tomatoes, pineapple, onion and cilantro in medium bowl; set aside. Stir together lime juice and sour cream in small bowl; set aside
• Toss together chicken and jerk seasoning in medium bowl. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally.
• Divide meat mixture evenly between warmed tortillas. Top with cabbage, tomato mixture and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
• Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.

JERK CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, and 1 tablespoon lime juice together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Whisk olive oil, remaining jerk seasoning, and remaining lime juice together in a separate bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place pineapple slices on the top rack of the grill. Place chicken directly on the grill. Cook for 6 minutes. Flip both pineapple and chicken over and grill until chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Slice the chicken into thin strips and divide between the tortillas. Chop the pineapple and divide between the tortillas.
• Top each each taco with shredded cabbage, onion, and cilantro. Drizzle each with reserved sauce. Serve immediately.