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Jerk Chicken Tacos

Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp jerk seasoning paste
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, plus more for serving
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with jerk paste and oil in a large bowl until coated. Let sit 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Meanwhile, mix mango, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt for the salsa.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until charred and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
  4. Rest chicken on a cutting board 3 minutes, then slice against the grain into strips.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet, fill with sliced chicken and salsa, and serve with extra lime.

Notes

If using a jarred jerk paste, stir it well before measuring because the spices settle. The salsa also works beautifully spooned over grilled fish or shrimp. For a grilled version, cook the chicken over direct high heat for the same time per side.