Jerk Chicken & Mango Slaw Bowls with Honey Lime Cream
A vibrant Caribbean dish filled with perfectly spiced jerk chicken, refreshing mango slaw, and a luscious honey lime cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning
- 1 Mango (diced)
- 2 cups Cabbage (shredded)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
- 1 Carrot (shredded)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning with your choice of chicken (about 2 pounds). Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Sear the marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked.
- Prepare the Mango Slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, diced mango, sliced bell pepper, and shredded carrot. Toss with lime juice and season with salt.
- Make the Honey Lime Cream: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer mango slaw, followed by diced jerk chicken, and drizzle with honey lime cream. Garnish as desired.
- Enjoy your Creation!: Sit down and savor the flavors of your beautiful bowl!
Notes
For a tropical twist, add diced pineapple to the slaw. For a spicy kick, mix in jalapeños to the chicken marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: jerk chicken, mango slaw, Caribbean cuisine, healthy bowl, flavorful recipe