Spicy Jerk Chicken Mango Slaw (Print View)
Caribbean jerk chicken paired with sweet, tangy mango slaw for a vibrant summer dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Jerk Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons ground allspice
03 - 1 tablespoon dried thyme
04 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
05 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 3 spring onions, roughly chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 Scotch bonnet chilies, seeded and chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
13 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14 - 1 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Mango Slaw
16 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned
17 - 2 cups shredded red cabbage
18 - 1 carrot, grated
19 - 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
21 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
22 - 1 tablespoon honey
23 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
24 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Combine ground allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, spring onions, garlic, ginger, chilies, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
02 - Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Combine mango, cabbage, carrot, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk together lime juice, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl, season to taste, then pour over the slaw and toss well. Set aside.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side until charred on the edges and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Slice the rested chicken and arrange over the mango slaw. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The marinade does all the heavy lifting so you look like a culinary genius with barely any effort
- That mango slaw cuts through the heat in a way that makes you keep going back for another bite even when your forehead is sweating
02 -
- Scotch bonnets can burn your fingers for hours if you handle them bare handed, so wear gloves or at least wash your hands three times with dish soap before touching your face
- The difference between okay jerk chicken and incredible jerk chicken is giving it overnight in the fridge instead of just two hours
03 -
- If it is raining or you have no grill, bake the marinated chicken at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes then broil the last two minutes to get that char
- Make double the slaw dressing and keep it in a jar in the fridge because you will want to pour more over your leftovers the next day