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Jerk Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

Jerk chicken tacos with pineapple slaw, avocado, coriander and lime

🌮 Jerk Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

These jerk chicken tacos are made for piling high and eating with your hands. Spicy chicken seasoned with our Jerk Seasoning is tucked into warm tortillas with a crunchy pineapple slaw for a brilliant mix of heat, sweetness and freshness.

🥣 Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Spice & Dipity Jerk Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 small soft tortillas
  • 150g white or red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 100g fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yoghurt
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • Fresh coriander, to serve

🍳 Instructions

  1. Toss the sliced chicken with the Jerk Seasoning and oil until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes, turning regularly, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Mix the cabbage, pineapple, carrot, mayonnaise or yoghurt, half the lime juice and spring onions to make the slaw.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
  5. Fill each tortilla with jerk chicken and pineapple slaw, then finish with coriander and the remaining lime juice.

⏱️ Timings

Prep: 15 minutes   Cook: 10 minutes   Serves: 4

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Add avocado, hot sauce or a spoonful of soured cream. Serve with corn on the cob or sweet potato wedges for a bigger meal.

💚 Why This Recipe Works

The juicy chicken carries the jerk flavour beautifully, while the crisp pineapple slaw cools the spice and adds texture. Everything can be placed on the table for everyone to build their own tacos.

🌶️ Try It With

More ways to use Jerk Seasoning: Sticky Jerk Chicken Thighs with Charred Pineapple, Jerk Salmon with Mango & Lime Salsa, Jerk Pork & Sweet Potato Traybake, Jerk Cauliflower Steaks with Coconut & Lime Sauce and Loaded Jerk Chicken & Pineapple Fries.

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