Difficulty: Intermediate
Poultry
Jerk Chicken and Tropical Salsa
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Intermediate
Serve this recipe for Jerk Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Tropical Salsa for a colorful meal bursting with flavor. These vibrant wraps will be a big hit if you are tired of the same old grilled chicken.
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the marinade by adding all of the listed ingredients into a food processor and blend well. Marinate the chicken for 2-4 hours in the fridge.
- Step 2: To prepare the tropical salsa, add mango, papaya, red bell pepper, jalapeño, avocado, and oranges to a bowl and mix well.
- Step 3: When the chicken is almost done marinating, preheat the recteq to 450°F. Add the chicken to the recteq and cook for 30-35 minutes, until the internal temp is around 180°F.
- Step 4: To serve, simply chop the chicken and top with the tropical salsa. You can use green leaf lettuce or tortillas to make your wraps.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Chicken
- 8 each Chicken Thighs
Marinade
- 2 teaspoon(s) Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Nutmeg
- 1/2 cup(s) Onion
- 3 tablespoon(s) Ginger
- 3 each Scallions
- 1/2 cup(s) Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon(s) White Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon(s) Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup(s) Olive Oil
- 1 each Habanero
- 1/4 cup(s) Brown Sugar
Salsa
- 1 each Mango, diced medium
- 1/2 each Papayas, diced medium
- 1 each Red Bell Peppers, diced medium
- 2 each Jalapeños, diced fine
- 4 each Avocados, diced medium
- 3 each Blood Oranges, diced medium
Wrap
- 1 each Head of Green Leaf Lettuce
- 1 each Pack of Flour Tortillas
Tools Needed
- recteq Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl(s)
- Food Processor (optional)
- Step 1: Prepare the marinade by adding all of the listed ingredients into a food processor and blend well. Marinate the chicken for 2-4 hours in the fridge.
- Step 2: To prepare the tropical salsa, add mango, papaya, red bell pepper, jalapeño, avocado, and oranges to a bowl and mix well.
- Step 3: When the chicken is almost done marinating, preheat the recteq to 450°F. Add the chicken to the recteq and cook for 30-35 minutes, until the internal temp is around 180°F.
- Step 4: To serve, simply chop the chicken and top with the tropical salsa. You can use green leaf lettuce or tortillas to make your wraps.
Chef Pairings
These colorful Jerk Chicken Lettuce Wraps will be delicious served with chips and fresh salsa or fresh fruit.