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Guava Get It? Chipotle Chicken Taco Tango

Guava and Chipotle Glazed Chicken Taco: This recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful jerk seasoning mixture, then grilled and glazed with a tangy guava chipotle sauce. The tacos are topped with a refreshing mandarin orange slaw and a creamy jalapeno crema
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Jamaican, Jamiacan Mexican fusion, Mexican
Keyword Chicken, Chicken taco, Fusion, Jamaican, Mexican, Savory, Slaw, Spicy, Taco
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 20 Tacos
Author Chef Cameron

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 2 lbs Chicken breast Boneless skinless
  • 2 tbsp Jerk seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • ½ cup Orange juice
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Tequila
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Green Onion Chopped

Guava chipotle glaze

  • ¼ cup Orange sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Guava paste
  • 3 tbsp Chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tequila
  • ¼ cup Orange juice
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Jerk seasoning

Mandarin orange slaw

  • 1 can Mandarin oranges 15oz can, drained
  • 1 cup Purple cabbage Shredded
  • ½ cup Carrots Shredded
  • ¼ cup Green Onion Chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • ¼ cup Green bell pepper Julienned
  • ¼ cup Red bell pepper Julienned
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds Toasted

Slaw Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Jalapeno crema

  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Jalapeno peppers Roasted then finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • ¼ cup Avocado Mashed
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro Chopped

For the tacos

  • 20 corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and add the marinade ingredients. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Prepare the chicken glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the chicken glaze ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Let the glaze cool slightly before applying to the chicken.
  • Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with the cooled glaze.
  • Dice and glaze the chicken: Let the grilled chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips. Toss the sliced chicken in an additional batch of the chicken glaze to coat evenly.
  • Make the mandarin orange slaw dressing: In a blender, combine the lime juice, orange juice, sugar, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  • Make the mandarin orange slaw: In a large bowl, combine the mandarin oranges, purple cabbage, carrots, green onion, cilantro, bell peppers, and sesame seeds. Pour the slaw dressing over the slaw and toss to coat.
  • Make the jalapeno crema: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, jalapeno peppers, lime juice, honey, salt, cilantro, and mashed avocado. Stir until well combined.
  • Assemble the tacos: Warm the corn tortillas on a griddle or skillet. Place the sliced chicken on the tortillas and top with the mandarin orange slaw and jalapeno crema. Serve immediately.
  • Assemble the tacos: Warm the corn tortillas on a griddle or skillet. Place the sliced chicken on the tortillas and top with the mandarin orange slaw and jalapeno crema. Serve immediately.