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Fresh chicken tacos with cilantro, lime, and shredded cheese on soft flour tortillas.

Jerk Chicken Tacos

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, caribbean, jamaican
Servings 4
Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Jerk Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For The Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

For The Tacos:

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup lettuce or cabbage shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

Instructions
 

Prep And Cook The Chicken:

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season evenly with jerk seasoning on both sides.
    Fresh chicken breasts seasoned with smoked paprika, lime juice, and mayonnaise for flavorful baked chicken.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium‑high heat. Add the chicken and cook 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

Make The Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lime juice to make the lime mayo. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt or additional lime juice if desired.
    Cream cheese in a small white bowl, ready for baking or cooking.

Assemble The Tacos:

  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 15–30 seconds per side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds.
  • Layer shredded lettuce or cabbage on each tortilla, top with sliced jerk chicken, drizzle with lime mayo, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
    Shredded cheese and chopped herbs on tortilla before baking.
  • Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 698mgFiber: 4g
Keyword chicken, jerk chicken tacos
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