Jamaican Jerk Tacos

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon 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

cherry tomatoes, diced


Sauce:

1/3 cup mayo

2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning


Jamaican jerk seasoning:

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2-3 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


Slaw can be dressed up with:

salt

pepper

chili flakes

olive oil

lime juice

Directions

Season chicken breasts with jerk seasoning, rubbing into both sides. Cook over medium heat on the stove for 4-5 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.

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