Jerk Chicken Tacos

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Cream cheese and spicy sausage are combined, then crescent rolls are used as the wrapper. For a different take, place thinly sliced pepperoni on the crescent roll’s bottom before adding the sausage mixture, and then sprinkle cheddar cheese on top before rolling it up.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 street tacos

Ingredients

  1. ½ cup mayonnaise
  2. 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning, divided
  3. 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  6. 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained
  7. 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  8. 1 cup shredded cabbage
  9. ½ small red onion, minced
  10. ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, and 1 tablespoon lime juice together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Whisk olive oil, remaining jerk seasoning, and remaining lime juice together in a separate bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. Place pineapple slices on the top rack of the grill. Place chicken directly on the grill. Cook for 6 minutes. Flip both pineapple and chicken over and grill until chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice the chicken into thin strips and divide between the tortillas. Chop the pineapple and divide between the tortillas.
  6. Top each each taco with shredded cabbage, onion, and cilantro. Drizzle each with reserved sauce. Serve immediately.

 

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