Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe 465 Recipes

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Provided by Booper-2

Number Of Ingredients 22

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

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

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Caribbean flavors of jerk seasoning, pineapple, lime and spicy tomatoes kick up these chicken tacos.

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories Main Dish, Tacos

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 white corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
Lime wedges, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 420 calories

JERK CHICKEN TACOS

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Whip up Jerk Chicken Tacos in just 20 minutes with this easy and spicy recipe. Give your tacos some Jamaican-style flavor with Jerk Chicken Tacos.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Regional & Cultural Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
1/3 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
2 green onions, sliced, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 Tbsp. jerk seasoning
2 tsp. oil
4 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed
1/2 cup KRAFT Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese

Steps:

Toss coleslaw blend with dressing and half the onions; set aside. Toss chicken with jerk seasoning.
Heat oil in large nonstick pan on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until done.
Spoon chicken onto tortillas; top with coleslaw, cheese and remaining onions. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 28 g

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN

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Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.

Provided by Yardie

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
4 limes, juiced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green onions
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 habanero peppers, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g