Try This Easiest Jamaican Jerk Tacos Recipe At Home And Thank Me Later

I’ve created a simple recipe for grilled jerk chicken tacos that takes less than an hour to prepare, cook, and serve. When fresh grapes are available, use them instead.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Jerk Seasoning:

• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of spicy pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sugar (try to use brown sugar)
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground clove
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon dry parsley
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• Half a teaspoon of crushed cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

After assembling your ingredients, put them all in a small mixing dish. Combine everything in an even mixture. Ensure that it is neatly standardized. This seasoning can be prepared 10 to 15 days in advance.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken:

• 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup orange or lime juice
• 2–3 Tablespoons of Jerk Spice
• Salt, if required

Grapes & Orange Salsa:

• 1/2 chopped jalapeño (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups of fresh grapes, chopped finely
• Half a cup of freshly peeled and chopped orange
• 1 cup of shredded beetroot or cabbage
• 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped finely
• 1/4 cup of red pepper

Hot Cream:

• 1 cup of sour cream or mayonnaise
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of habanero hot sauce (depending on the level of heat you choose)
• 1 tsp. of spicy paprika

For Warping:

• 7 medium flour tortillas

Instructions:

• Combine the chicken breast, oil, citrus juice, jerk seasoning, and salt in a large zip-lock bag. Let the marinade marinate for at least 30 to 40 minutes.
• Grill on medium-low heat. When the chicken is hot, fry it for 5 minutes on each side, or until it turns no longer pink.
• Please take off the grill and give it a five-minute rest.
• Toss the grapes, orange, red onion, cilantro, beetroot, or cabbage, and, if desired, jalapeño in a bowl.
• Mix the habanero hot sauce, spicy paprika, and mayonnaise/sour cream in a small bowl.
• Thinly slice the chicken and distribute it among the tortillas.

To Prepare Tacos:

• Top sliced jerk chicken with grape salsa on a wheat tortilla. Pour on some hot cream.
• Squeeze in some lime or orange juice.
• Serve immediately.

Note: Use a kitchen hammer and poke it for extra juiciness and a fine marinade on the chicken. It will help you make a quick marinade, and you will save time.

Cheers to Fusion Cooking!