Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (pounded to an even thickness)
• 10-12 corn tortillas (like La Tortilla Factory)
• 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (<<<click for recipe)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• zest and juice of one lime
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
• 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro, (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning (<<<click for recipe)
• 1 medium avocado
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning (<<<click for recipe)
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Jerk Seasoniong: Whisk all of the seasonings together in a medium bowl. (You will not use all of them for this recipe.)

2. 2

   Marinate Chicken: Line the chicken in a single layer in a snug dish. In a small bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients together then pour over the chicken. Turn the chicken to evenly coat. Allow the chicken to marinate while you prep the Pineapple Slaw and Crema (up to 40 minutes at room temperature) or cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours, then bring to room temperature for before cooking.

3. 3

   Avocado Jerk Crema: Add all of the ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Press plastic wrap directly against the surface of the crema and refrigerate.

4. 4

   Pineapple Slaw: Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

5. 5

   --- TO GRILL CHICKEN (See Notes for Options) ---

6. 6

   Preheat grill to 400 degrees F with the lid closed, clean and grease grates.

7. 7

   Grill chicken undisturbed with the lid closed for 5-7 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through. (Cook to 160 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, then allow to rest for 5 minutes to carryover to 165 degrees F.)

8. 8

   --- ASSEMBLE TACOS ---

9. 9

   Chop jerk chicken into bite size pieces.

10. 10

    Warm tortillas in the microwave, in a skillet or char on the grill or open gas stovetop flame until warm but still pliable (detailed instructions in notes).

11. 11

    Assemble tacos by layering warmed corn tortillas with chicken, slaw and drizzling with avocado jerk crema.