Jerk Chicken Soft Tacos

  3.5 – 2 reviews  

a variation on the classic chicken taco. The grilled chicken with jerk spices will be a hit with your family and friends.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Marinate Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 2
Yield: 4 tacos

Ingredients

  1. 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  2. 2 tablespoons jerk paste
  3. 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning, divided
  4. ¼ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
  5. 4 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Put chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and add jerk paste and 1 tablespoon jerk dry seasoning. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. You can prepare charcoal grill while the chicken marinates.
  2. While chicken marinates, preheat a charcoal grill to high heat.
  3. Place chicken on the, “cool,” side of the grill and cover. Cook, checking every 5 to 7 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the centers. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. Let cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes; cut into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Pour chicken broth into a saucepan. Add diced chicken and remaining jerk dry seasoning. Mix well, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a little more broth at a time if needed.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer chicken to tortillas with any toppings you prefer before serving.

Reviews

Evan Fitzpatrick
Just an answer to dtagg5’s question; the calories, fat and carbs are from the TORTILLAS! DOH! 😉
Billy Clark
This looks really good and I will definitely try it! The nutritional facts have got to be wrong though. Where are 389 calories and 16.5 grams of fat coming from? I don’t see any fat in this recipe.

 

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