Jerk Chicken Tacos With Gold Kiwi Salsa

These jerk chicken tacos pair perfectly with easy guacamole, tortilla chips, and a fresh pineapple margarita to wash it all down! We use our homemade jerk seasoning to marinate the chicken. It’s filled with traditional island flavors like allspice, nutmeg, thyme, brown sugar, black pepper, and lots of lime. We layer the jerk chicken on a corn tortilla with a bed of cabbage, top with gold kiwi salsa, drizzle on some jerk crema, and serve with a side of coconut plantains. These crazy tasty tacos will take your tastebuds to the tropics! They’re a complete meal on their own but they pair well with any Mexican or Caribbean-inspired sides like chili lime grilled corn on the cob, spicy Mexican rice, coconut rice, or Mexican cucumber salad. First, let’s talk about making juicy jerk chicken at home. You’ll be making a jerk marinade that yields the most delicious and tender chicken. If you’re cooking for a crowd, you can double the chicken without doubling the marinade. Here’s what you’ll need:

Onion – this aromatic adds lots of flavor to the jerk marinade. Oil – any neutral cooking oil will work. Our go-to’s are usually either olive or avocado oil. Soy sauce – this adds a deep, rich, and salty flavor to the chicken. Jerk seasoning – we use our homemade jerk seasoning but you can use a store-bought mix if that’s what you have on hand. Garlic – for its unique pungent flavor and a little extra kick. Limes – fresh lime juice acts as a tenderizer while adding lots of bright citrus flavor. Jalapeño pepper– add as much or as little jalapeno to your desired heat level. Chicken thighs – the dark meat from chicken thighs tends to be slightly more tender and flavorful, but you can use chicken breasts if that’s what you prefer.

Gold kiwis – we like to keep the skins on gold kiwi fruits. It’s tender and thin, not like regular kiwis. Red onion Cilantro Sea salt

Now all that is left to do is pile all the tasty ingredients onto a warm tortilla and dig in!