Jerk Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
These delicious Jerk Chicken Tacos with mango salsa are easy to make and delicious.
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
For the Jerk Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbs black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper more or less to taste
For the Tacos
- Cup Mango Salsa
- 12 tortillas flour or corn
- 1/2 cup queso fresco or other cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Start by cutting slicing the chicken breasts in half (butterfly style) so that you have thin filets.
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl and add the chicken. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated in the marinade.
- Remove the chicken with the marinade to a resealable plastic bag and let marinate in the refrigerator overnight or for at least three hours.
- Preheat your grill and then add the chicken, cooking on each side for about 5-10 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of about 165 degrees. Remove from the grill and let rest for approximately 5-10 additional minutes before cutting into smaller pieces.
- Serve as tacos by adding the chicken to the tortillas and topping with cheese, mango salsa, and sour cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tacos | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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