Spicy Jerk Chicken Mango Slaw (Print View)
Fiery jerk chicken with crisp, tangy mango slaw—perfect for summer grilling.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Jerk Marinade
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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 (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
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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 the marinade over, 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, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over the slaw, toss well, and set aside.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, discard excess, and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side until charred on the edges and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Slice the rested chicken and arrange over the mango slaw. Garnish with extra cilantro sprigs and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The jerk marinade is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything once you taste it
- The mango slaw cuts through the heat with this bright sweetness that just works
02 -
- Scotch bonnet peppers can burn your skin just from handling so wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly before touching your face
- The chicken will look almost burnt on the edges but that char is exactly where the jerk magic lives
03 -
- Double the marinade and freeze half for a night when you have zero energy but still want something impressive
- Let the grilled chicken rest on a cutting board tented loosely with foil so it stays warm without steaming