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.