January 19, 2025
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/mexican-dinners/jamaican-jerk-chicken-tacos-8290
- Prep time 35 minutes
- Total time 35 minutes
- Servings 4
Ingredients
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1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
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1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
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1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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8 white corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed
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1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
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Lime wedges, optional
Nutrition Information
422 calories, 28g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Combine drained tomatoes, pineapple, onion and cilantro in medium bowl; set aside. Stir together lime juice and sour cream in small bowl; set aside
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Step two
Toss together chicken and jerk seasoning in medium bowl. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally.
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Step three
Divide meat mixture evenly between warmed tortillas. Top with cabbage, tomato mixture and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Tips
For a homemade jerk seasoning, stir together 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Use as directed in recipe.
Shredded turkey can be used in place of chicken.