Description
A delicious and spicy jerk chicken served with a refreshing mango slaw and creamy honey lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- Pinch of salt
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- Diced avocado (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – Start by patting the chicken thighs dry. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss the chicken in the marinade, ensuring it’s well-coated. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Cook the Chicken – Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil and cook the chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and have a nice char. Remove from the pan and let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Mango Slaw – While the chicken cooks, toss together the red and green cabbage, mango slices, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. The fresh lime juice not only adds brightness but also softens the cabbage slightly for a perfect texture.
- Make the Honey Lime Cream – In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls – Start with a scoop of rice or quinoa as your base. Top with sliced jerk chicken, a generous pile of mango slaw, and a drizzle of honey lime cream. Garnish with diced avocado and extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- I often prep the chicken in the morning so the spices have hours to soak in by dinner time. The difference in flavor is noticeable!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg