Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice; 4 large garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 3 green onions, trimmed and chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, seeded; 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts; 6-inch corn or flour tortillas, warmed; Shredded cabbage; Fresh mango or pineapple salsa; Chopped cilantro; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup orange juice
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 green onions, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, seeded
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
6-inch corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Shredded cabbage
Fresh mango or pineapple salsa
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges

1
Combine all the marinade ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process to a puree, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed; it will be fairly thick.
2
Put the chicken in a zippered plastic bag, add the marinade, turn to coat all over, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
3
Let the chicken come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
4
Prepare a charcoal grill for medium-high heat.
5
Clean and oil the grill grate.
6
Alternatively, preheat a stovetop cast-iron grill pan and brush it with oil.
7
Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill, turning once, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
8
Shred or slice the chicken.
9
To make tacos, stuff each tortilla with some of the meat and top with cabbage, salsa, and cilantro.
10
Serve with the lime wedges on the side.

1196

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup orange juice, 4 large garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 3 green onions, trimmed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe

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