Spicy Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Spicy Jerk Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the bold spices of jerk chicken with the freshness of taco ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this tacos recipe is sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is simple to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or lime for added freshness.

Easy Spicy Jerk Chicken Tacos

This tacos recipe features marinated jerk chicken grilled to perfection, served in warm tortillas with a variety of toppings. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, sliced
Lime wedges for serving
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with jerk seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken is resting, warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Slice the grilled chicken and place it on the warmed tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.