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Grill Jerk Chicken Tacos Served on a Plate
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Grill Jerk Chicken Tacos

Grill Jerk Chicken Tacos - Slightly spicy grilled chicken served with a homemade Jerk mayo sauce. A truly delightful Mexican-Caribbean fusion taco perfect for Taco Tuesdays or actually any day of the week. It's downright delicious!
Course Main
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 370kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2- 2 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, breast or both (about 1 ½ pound)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced (or about 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
  • 2-3 teaspoons Jerk seasoning (salt-free)
  • 1-2 green onions, diced
  • 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional)

Jerk Sauce

Instructions

  • Place chicken in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic, jerk seasoning, green onions, and soy sauce. Thoroughly mix the chicken making sure every inch is covered with the ingredients.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate for at least an hour or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  • Heat grill, grill pan, or skillet on medium-high heat. Then add the chicken to the pan; grill for about 8 or more minutes on each side or until done. Use an instant thermometer - internal chicken temperature should read 165 degrees F.
  • Let the chicken rest 15 minutes before slicing. Place the chicken on a cutting board. Cut chicken into ¼-inch-thick slices or desired shapes.
  • Serve with the Jerk mayo sauce, tortillas, and tacos condiments.

Jerk Sauce

  • Combine the ingredients in a medium bowl, adjust seasonings to taste. Tightly cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. This can be made a day ahead.

Notes

  1. See my homemade Jerk Seasoning HERE.
  2. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. Please keep in mind that it is a rough estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Serving: 75g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 370g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 1037mg | Sodium: 1462mg | Potassium: 6294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 9.6mg