Description
Discover the vibrant taste of Jerk Chicken & Mango Slaw Bowls, a quick Caribbean‑inspired dinner that blends smoky grilled jerk chicken with a crisp mango, cabbage and red bell pepper slaw. Topped with silky honey‑lime cream, this protein‑rich bowl delivers sweet, tangy and spicy notes in every bite. Ideal for meal‑prep or weeknight feeding, it uses simple pantry staples, takes only 30 minutes total, and serves four hearty portions that satisfy flavor cravings while providing balanced nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and coat with jerk seasoning. Let rest while grill heats.
- Grill chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a bowl combine mango, cabbage, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- Whisk mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, and salt to make the honey‑lime cream.
- Divide slaw into bowls, top with chicken, drizzle cream, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños to the slaw. Leftovers keep well for lunch
- store components separately to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Jerk Chicken & Mango Slaw Bowls, jerk chicken recipe, mango slaw recipe, Caribbean bowl ideas, quick dinner bowls, healthy chicken meals, protein packed bowls, weeknight chicken dinner