Description
These jerk chicken and mango slaw bowls bring authentic Caribbean flavors to your dinner table. Bold spiced chicken, fresh mango slaw, and creamy honey lime sauce create the perfect tropical meal.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
2 scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and minced
3 green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups coleslaw mix
1 ripe mango, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 cups cooked rice
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Combine scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Place chicken in zip-top bag with marinade, massage to coat evenly.
3. Refrigerate chicken for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates.
5. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 6-7 minutes per side.
6. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F with instant-read thermometer.
7. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
8. Mix coleslaw, diced mango, red onion, and cilantro in large bowl.
9. Whisk together sour cream, honey, and lime juice for cream sauce.
10. Divide cooked rice among serving bowls.
11. Top with sliced jerk chicken and mango slaw.
12. Drizzle with honey lime cream and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Chicken thighs stay more moist than breasts during grilling.
Adjust scotch bonnet peppers to control heat level.
Mango should be ripe but still firm for best texture.
Can be made on indoor grill pan if outdoor grilling isn’t available.
Marinate chicken up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: jerk chicken, caribbean food, mango slaw, tropical bowls