Jerk Chicken Mango Lime Slaw (Printable Version)
Spicy jerk chicken over jasmine rice with a zesty mango-lime slaw and creamy avocado.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Mango Lime Slaw
08 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
09 - 1 large mango, peeled and julienned
10 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
14 - 1 tablespoon honey
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Bowls
17 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
18 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, gluten-free soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken breasts and thoroughly coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, julienned mango, sliced red onion, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly to coat.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four individual bowls. Top with sliced jerk chicken, a generous helping of mango lime slaw, and arrange avocado slices on each portion. Garnish with lime wedges.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and enjoy the vibrant Caribbean flavors.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- If you believe in meals that taste like a vacation, this bowl is your little escape.
- I can't resist how the mango cools things down just enough after a bite of spicy chicken.
02 -
- Rushing the marinade will cheat you out of all that layered flavor, so wait at least 15 minutes, even if you're impatient.
- The difference was night and day once I started charring the chicken instead of just cooking it through—the caramelized edges turn irresistible.
03 -
- If you have time, marinate the chicken overnight; it develops unbelievable depth.
- Double the slaw dressing—you'll find yourself wanting to pour it on everything from tacos to grilled fish.