Description
A flavorful and colorful dish featuring spicy jerk chicken served on a bed of refreshing mango slaw, topped with a creamy honey lime dressing. These jerk chicken & mango slaw bowls are a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and freshness.
Ingredients
For the Jerk Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Mango Slaw:
- 1 mango, diced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
For the Honey Lime Cream:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Rub the chicken thighs with jerk seasoning and olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine the mango, cabbage, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.
- Once the chicken is cooked, slice it and serve it over the mango slaw.
- Drizzle with additional honey lime cream if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more jerk seasoning to the chicken.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
