Jerk Chicken Tacos with Mango Lime Slaw
Take a trip to the islands with these flavorful Jamaican Jerk Tacos made easily in a slow cooker. Top with a bright, sweet and spicy Mango Lime Slaw for the most unique, delicious tacos ever.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((about 3 large))
- 1 small yellow onion, (diced)
- 3 fresh jalapenos, (stemmed, sliced in half, de-seeded)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 14 oz traditional slaw
- 3/4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) mango, (diced)
- 1 lime, (juiced)
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/4 red onion, (chopped)
- 1/2 fresh jalapeno, (stem and seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Flour tortillas
- Queso fresco
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- 1
Place chicken in slow cooker then add onions and jalapeno. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl then pour over chicken.
- 2
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 or until chicken shreds easy. Remove chicken, shred, then add back to slow cooker. Keep warm.
- 3
To make slaw, place mangos, lime juice, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, mayonnaise and salt in a food processor or blender. Pulse until mostly smooth.
- 4
Add slaw to a bowl, pour mango mixture on, then toss to combine.
- 5
Place chicken in warmed tortillas and top with slaw. Garnish with queso fresco and avocado slices if desired.