Getting Jerky With Caribbean Tacos

Not to be confused with the dry meat, aka jerky. Jerk is a type of spicy seasoning mix commonly used in Jamaica. The season is used as a dry rub, much like dry rub season used in BBQ.

This recipe is a little different, though. Unlike traditional jerk which is really tasty but often too spicy for most people. The “jerk” season is a little more toned down.

You will be using a Caribbean season that resembles jerk seasoning to flavor your chicken. If you don’t want to fire up the grill be sure to use a grill pan to “grill” the chicken because the dry rub will toast giving the chicken a smoky flavor that that goes great with the mango salsa that tops the tacos.

I have a feeling these Caribbean tacos will become a regular weeknight meal in your household.

If you can’t find Caribbean seasoning at your grocery store, you can make your own. A link to this original recipe and the recipe for the Caribbean jerk seasoning can be found at the bottom of this page.

Instructions

• 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
• 1½ tablespoons Caribbean seasoning (store-bought OR see below for homemade version)
• 8 taco-sized soft flour tortillas
• 2 cups coleslaw (without dressing)

Caribbean salsa

• ½ red bell pepper diced
• ½ red onion diced
• 1 mango, diced
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about ½ of a juicy lime)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredients 

1. Prepare the salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and stirring well. Cover and chill until ready to use.
2. Slice chicken breasts into strips (or chop into bite-sized pieces) and place in a bowl. Sprinkle chicken with half of the Caribbean seasoning, stir, then sprinkle with remaining seasoning and toss to coat.
3. Cook chicken in a large greased pan or skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
4. Coupons
5. To serve, fill each tortilla with cooked chicken, then top with coleslaw and Caribbean salsa. Serve immediately with fresh limes for drizzling if desired.

Recipe source: Creme de la Crumb

Photo source: Oh So Delicioso