JERK TACOS

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Had something similar at an awesome local restaurant called the Reef a while ago that inspired me. If you love Jerk flavor and you love tacos- this is the one for you!

Provided by Tanya Pants

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 12 tacos, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 chicken breasts
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
250 ml refried beans
1/2 cup mild jerk sauce (From a jar or perhaps Saucy Jerk Chicken or #66422?)
1/4 cup water
2 minced garlic cloves (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon allspice (or to taste)
12 taco shells
1 medium yellow pepper, diced
3 small tomatoes (remove seeds and pulp and dice)
1/3 medium onion (diced)
1/4 cup jalapeno, chopped (red, pickled)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Keep at least 3 tbsp jerk sauce aside for basting.
  • Marinade chicken breasts in the remaining jerk sauce for at least one hour.
  • Shred cheese
  • Mysterious Island Salsa: mix the yellow pepper, tomatoes, onion, jalepenos, cider vinegar and salt.
  • Heat up the refried beans on medium-low.
  • Stir in the water.
  • Add the garlic and a hint of allspice (to taste).
  • Keep at low heat until the chicken is ready, stirring occasionally.
  • Throw the chicken on the bbq.
  • Bush extra jerk sauce on the breasts as each side cooks.
  • Warm up the shells.
  • Cut the breasts into thin slices
  • Layer the tacos in this order: cheese, refried beans, chicken, jerk sauce (if you like), Mysterious Island Salsa.
  • Serve with Coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1398.2, Fat 77.9, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 268.7, Sodium 1694.6, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 89.4

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