Jamaican Jerk Tacos with Alexia Sweet Potato Fries

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I am writing this on a Sunday night, but by the time I publish it my family and I will be in Chicago for a quick Spring Break getaway. I’m excited! Even though the calendar claims it’s spring, our weather in the Midwest seems to want to hold on to winter just a little bit longer. That’s OK though because in my kitchen I can still cook like it’s spring.

I’m just starting to lighten up our dinners a bit with more fresh ingredients, but that never means I lighten up on flavor. And these Jamaican jerk tacos pack a punch! I took inspiration for my recipe from HERE, but why keep the sweet potato fries as a side dish? The Alexia Chipotle Seasoned Spicy Sweet Potato Fries most definitely belong in these tacos as a topping. 

The all-natural, crispy sweet and spicy fries pair so well with the Jamaican spiced chicken, fresh mango salsa and chipotle lime sour cream. We eat a lot of tacos as a family. It’s one of my favorite meals to make because they are quick and I can be as basic or as creative with our fillings as I want. We actually had tacos two nights in a row this weekend. Steak with peppers, onions and guacamole the night before and then these. It’s a toss-up, but I think the Jamaican tacos win. The flavors are just so fresh, vibrant and fun. They’re definitely putting me in the mind of spring fever even though our temperatures are still begging to differ.

I have to say I’m a big fan of Alexia’s high quality products because they are so versatile. And the only store that carries the variety of snacks and sides they make is Walmart. The sweet potato and crinkle cut fries are tasty, fun side dishes that both our kids love, but I’m a big fan of the onion rings as well. I’ve made homemade onion rings just one time in my life and I think I’d rather let Alexia do the work. I have to pick my battles in the kitchen just like everyone else.

If you like what you see here, you’ll want to hop on over to Alexia’s Facebook and Pinterest pages for even more inspiration. They have some seriously tasty recipes! In the meantime, try my tacos. They’re a fun way to lighten up your dinner as the weather (eventually) starts to get warmer.

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Jamaican Jerk Tacos with Sweet Potato Fries

Servings 4

Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

for the chicken

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 T. vegetable oil divided
• 2 T. red wine vinegar
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 T. light brown sugar
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. chili powder
• 1/2 t. Jamaican allspice
• 1/4 t. each of...
• chipotle pepper
• turmeric
• ginger
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• thyme
• smoked paprika

for the mango salsa

• 1 large mango
• 1/4 c. red onion minced
• 1/4 c. fresh cilantro minced
• juice of 1/2 lime
• juice of 1/2 orange
• 1/4 t. salt

for the sour cream

• 1 c. sour cream
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 T. Chipotle Tabasco sauce
• 1/4 t. salt
• One bag Alexia Chipotle Seasoned Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
• 6 oz. monterey jack cheese shredded
• 8 - 10 small flour tortillas

Instructions

for the chicken

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, non-stick pan. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through and browned, about 12 - 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of oil, vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar and all the spices and seasonings (salt through smoked paprika).
• Stir the spice mixture into the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.

for the salsa

• Seed, peel and chop the mango. Stir together with the red onion, cilantro, juices and salt. Set aside.

for the sour cream

• Whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, Tabasco and salt. Set aside.
• Bake the Alexia Sweet Potato Fries according to package directions.
• Warm the tortillas and serve.

Notes

Adapted from Macaroni and Cheesecake