dinner · lunch · Caribbean-inspired

Jerk-Spiced Lime Chicken & Asparagus Tacos

Spicy tacos with chicken breast, asparagus, and a jerk-spiced lime finish.

34 min 4 servings Easy $11.84 recipe est. · $2.96/serving
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 1½ lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
  • 2 bunches asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • 8 corn tortilla, warmed
  • 2 cups cabbage

Equipment

Large skillet

How to make it

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet; cook the chicken breast with the asparagus, salt, and lime juice, thyme, allspice. Cook the chicken breast until the center reaches 165°F.

  2. 2

    Warm the corn tortillas and divide them among plates.

  3. 3

    Fill each corn tortilla with the chicken breast and asparagus mixture, then finish with cabbage.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 4 days.

Reheat leftovers to 165°F throughout.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, sesame-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free.

Contains wheat. Packaged ingredients can vary, so check labels and cross-contact information.

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