JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Provided by Booper-2

Number Of Ingredients 22

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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.