Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Tacos

Spicy slow-cooked jerk chicken tacos feature fall-apart tender chicken cooked in a spicy homemade jerk sauce and topped with a fresh pineapple slaw.

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Spicy slow-cooked jerk chicken tacos feature fall-apart tender chicken cooked in a spicy homemade jerk sauce and topped with a fresh pineapple slaw.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 20

Servings servings

Calories 272kcal

Ingredients

Jerk Chicken

2-3 small scotch bonnet (or habanero) peppers
4 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup firmly-packed parsley or cilantro
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Pineapple Slaw

2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
Salt and pepper to taste
Warmed flour or corn tortillas for serving
Additional minced cilantro and green onions for garnish

Instructions

Jerk Chicken

Combine peppers, garlic, ginger, green onion, parsley, lime juice, zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour jerk sauce over top. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on high 2-3 hours or on low 5-6 hours until chicken pulls apart easily with a fork.
Use two forks to shred chicken and toss back into juices in slow cooker. Season chicken with additional salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm in slow cooker until ready to serve.

Pineapple Slaw

In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, pineapple, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey. Season slaw with salt and pepper to taste and toss well until evenly coated.
Spoon chicken into warmed tortillas and top with a little slaw and additional cilantro and green onions for serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store jerk chicken in refrigerator up to 6 days. Chicken may also be frozen up to 2 months.

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