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Caribbean Chicken Tacos + Weekly Menu

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Marriage isn’t always easy and marriage with a little one can be even more challenging. There have been times in recent weeks that I’ve bitten off Mr. P’s head and then later thought how unfair it was for me to do so. Then I go apologize and try to right any wrongs, always realizing too late that stress and the craziness of a little one is not a time to push away your teammate.

My mom always says that Mr. P and I “communicate well” and while I think that’s true, we definitely have our moments where our communication could be greatly improved. I understand why the first year following the birth of a child can be a big challenge for a couple and that’s coming from a mom of a very happy baby who typically sleeps very well (with the exception of months 4, 5, 6, and 7. sigh.)

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I tell you all of this because…

1. I am an over-sharer!

2. Yesterday was a great day for Mr. P and I. We got to spend some time together, reconnecting on the isolated beach doing fun things like kissing under the sunny skies (sometimes, you just want to act like a teenager!). I mean, check out our little oasis yesterday. Gorrrrrrg.

3. The night I made this meal, we were pretty upset with one another and he opted not to eat this AMAZING dinner. I’m not exactly sure how that makes sense, but…yeah.

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Now that we’re all reconnected and back to a rejuvenated place as a couple, I’ve agreed to remake this meal (didn’t take much convincing 😉 ). It was so SPICY, he’d have loved it. And that homemade mango-pineapple salsa? The star was somehow the red pepper. The combination is just out of this world. If tacos or spice aren’t for you, just make this salsa…and try not to eat it all in one sitting. No easy task, friends. It’s divine.

My sun-kissed, happy self couldn’t be happier to share this gem of a recipe with you.

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Caribbean Chicken Tacos
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Serves: 4 servings (2 tacos each)
 
Ingredients
Caribbean Salsa:
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 mango, finely diced
  • 1 cup pineapple, finely diced
  • ΒΌ cup cilantro, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Β½ tsp salt
Caribbean Seasoning*:
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Tacos:
  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • 1Β½ Tbsp Caribbean seasoning (see below)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 8 (6-inch) tortillas
  • 2 cups cabbage slaw
Instructions
  1. Dice and toss together all ingredients for the salsa; refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Mix together the Caribbean seasoning ingredients until well-combined. Note: you will not use all of the prepared seasoning; store leftover seasoning in an air-tight container.
  3. Place diced chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with ¾ tablespoon seasoning; toss. Sprinkle chicken with remaining ¾ tablespoon of seasoning and toss again.
  4. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. To serve, fill each tortilla with cooked chicken, then top with slaw and Caribbean salsa.
Notes
Recipe from La Creme de la Crumb

*The original recipe called for 2 teaspoons cayenne, but I figured that would be WAY too spicy. I cut back to 1½ and it was still really spicy...and I like spicy. If you prefer less heat, consider using 1 teaspoon or less. Cayenne is hot, hot, hot!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 tacos Calories: 415 Fat: 9.0 Carbohydrates: 47.0 Sugar: 10.0 Sodium: 841 Fiber: 6.8 Protein: 41.8 Cholesterol: 98
Weekly Menu: July 19th – 23rd

Be well,

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11 Comments

  1. Biz
    July 19, 2015 / 12:18 pm

    Yep, every marriage goes through those bumps in the road – glad you guys were able to reconnect on the beach yesterday!

  2. Lauren @ A Nerd Cooks
    July 20, 2015 / 11:39 am

    Ummm yum! These tacos look so good! Glad to hear that the two of you were able to reconnect =)

  3. Kristi Rimkus
    July 20, 2015 / 11:41 pm

    Having been married for 34 years with two children, I can totally relate. I’m glad your hubby had you recreate this yummy looking dish. I’ve pinned it for the next time I need to make mine happy – he’ll love it!

    • Nicole Morrissey
      Author
      July 22, 2015 / 10:14 pm

      Thanks, Kristi!! Those hubbies…gotta love’em!

  4. Jamie Logie
    July 21, 2015 / 12:59 pm

    Wow, trying this tonight!

  5. Paige
    July 22, 2015 / 4:07 pm

    I love tacos, but I don’t handle spice very well. I wonder if it would still be good if I tried to make it less spicy. I’m sure the mango-pineapple salsa is awesome too! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    • Nicole Morrissey
      Author
      July 22, 2015 / 10:13 pm

      Paige, absolutely! Maybe use 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne…just a touch of the flavor! πŸ™‚

  6. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
    July 24, 2015 / 9:50 am

    I need

  7. Lizzie
    July 24, 2015 / 10:05 am

    I appreciate your over-sharing!! It’s both funny and relatable. πŸ™‚

  8. Katie
    July 27, 2015 / 6:44 pm

    For the cabbage slaw, did you actually make coleslaw or is it just shredded cabbage? I can’t quite tell from the pic, it looks like shredded cabbage but I want to be sure πŸ™‚

    • Nicole Morrissey
      Author
      July 27, 2015 / 10:12 pm

      Katie, yep…just cabbage! πŸ™‚

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