🌶️ Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wraps: Bold, Spicy, and Bursting with Island Flavor!
Looking for a bold, spicy, and flavorful twist for lunch or dinner? These Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wraps bring that fiery Caribbean kick wrapped in a soft tortilla, making them perfect for quick meals, backyard cookouts, or meal prep. With juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy jerk mayo, each bite is a flavor explosion!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Jerk Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Wrap Assembly:
- 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup red cabbage, finely sliced
- ½ cup fresh mango or pineapple chunks
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup jerk mayo (mix mayo with jerk seasoning or use store-bought)
- Optional: chopped cilantro, hot sauce, lime wedges
🍗 How to Make It
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, jerk seasoning, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor).
2. Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes, turning once, until nicely charred and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
3. Prepare the Wrap Fillings
While the chicken rests, prep your wrap ingredients. Warm tortillas slightly in a dry pan or microwave to make them more pliable.
4. Assemble the Wraps
Spread a spoonful of jerk mayo on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, cabbage, mango or pineapple, red onion, and the cooked jerk chicken. Garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired. Fold, roll, and enjoy!
🧡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to customize: Swap mango with pineapple, or use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter twist.
- Meal prep friendly: Cook chicken in advance and store in the fridge for 3 days.
- Full of flavor: Smoky, spicy, sweet, and tangy—all in one wrap.
📝 Pro Tips
- Want it spicier? Add scotch bonnet or habanero to your marinade.
- No grill? A skillet or oven broiler works great too.
- Make it vegetarian: Sub chicken with tofu or grilled portobello mushrooms.
📦 Storage and Leftovers
Wraps are best assembled fresh, but you can store cooked jerk chicken separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat and assemble as needed!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a side of plantain chips, coconut rice, or Caribbean slaw.
- Serve with cold pineapple juice or a tropical smoothie for the full island experience.
📸 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight dinner or want something exciting for your lunchbox, these Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wraps are guaranteed to shake things up. Spicy, sweet, juicy, and endlessly satisfying — they’ll transport your taste buds straight to the islands! 🌴🌶️
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