Jerk Chicken Tacos
Jerk chicken tacos are tacos with a Jamaican twist; jerk marinated chicken thighs shredded and stuffed inside warm tortillas. Pile on the avocado crema sauce and plenty of toppings for delicious Jamaican jerk chicken tacos!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Blender or food processor to make the Avocado Crema
- Skillet or grill pan to cook the jerk chicken
- Knife and cutting board for chopping and preparing the various toppings
- Mixing Bowls for marinating the chicken, mixing the avocado crema, and holding the various toppings
Ingredients
Jerk Chicken Recipe
- 6 Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp Wet Jerk Marinade or use store-bought
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil divided
Avocado Crema
- 1 whole Ripe Avocado peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp Cumin optional
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Jerk Chicken Tacos
- 2 cups Purple Cabbage shredded
- 1 cup Tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, optional
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 8-10 small Flour Tortillas or corn tortillas
Instructions
Avocado Crema
- Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Then add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), garlic, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated. Taste the avocado crema and adjust seasoning as needed.
Jerk Chicken
- Add chicken to a large bowl with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with the jerk marinade, salt and pepper. Mix until the chicken is well coated, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes then flip and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, (the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear when poked). Remove, and let rest for 5 minutes then shred into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Jerk Chicken Tacos
- Warm the tortillas by placing them in the oven or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side. Spread a dollop of avocado crema on the tortilla, then add the shredded jerk chicken in the center. Top with cabbage, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Add another drizzle of avocado crema over the toppings, if desired. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 347mg | Vitamin A: 132IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg