Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning (store bought OR use the recipe below)

• 3 large chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness

• 2 cups slaw or shredded lettuce (I used red and green cabbage, thinly sliced)

• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

• 8 taco sized soft tortillas

• lime wedges, for serving

Sauce:

• 1 1/3 cup mayo, reduced fat

• 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Jamaican jerk seasoning:

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• 2 teaspoons dried parsley

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground allspice

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with jerk seasoning, rubbing into both sides. Cook over medium heat on the stove for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Slice into strips.

2. Whisk together mayo and 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning.

3. Assemble tacos. Place slaw/lettuce on each tortilla. Top with chicken, then drizzle with sauce. Top with chopped cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges for drizzling on tacos.

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