Description
A vibrant dish of spicy jerk chicken paired with refreshing mango slaw, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with jerk seasoning. Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, cabbage, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro to make the slaw.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and lime juice to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and mix until well combined.
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over the mango slaw. Enjoy your dish!
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Adjust sweetness with honey or additional mango if the jerk seasoning is too hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: jerk chicken, mango slaw, summer recipes, grilling, Caribbean cuisine