Jerk Chicken Nachos From "Ultimate Nachos" Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken Nachos From "Ultimate Nachos"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped; 4 green scallion tops, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons salt; Juice of 3 limes; 1 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 pound jerk-marinated chicken breasts (above); 1 mango, pitted, peeled, and chopped; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 7 ounces corn tortilla chips, approximately half of a store-bought bag, or,; , use 15 corn tortillas, each cut into 6 triangles; 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

2 scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
4 green scallion tops, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
Juice of 3 limes
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 pound jerk-marinated chicken breasts (above)
1 mango, pitted, peeled, and chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7 ounces corn tortilla chips, approximately half of a store-bought bag, or,
, use 15 corn tortillas, each cut into 6 triangles
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)

1
In a bowl, whisk all of the ingredients for the marinade to combine.
2
Place the chicken in a gallon-size freezer bag or a nonreactive (plastic or glass) storage container with a lid. Pour the marinade on top of the chicken, then close the bag or cover the container, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
3
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
4
Remove the chicken from the jerk marinade and grill over medium heat. The most authentic way to prepare jerk chicken is over charcoal. However, a grill pan or outdoor grill works for this recipe as well. Grill each side for approximately 15 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165u00b0F on an instant-read thermometer.
5
Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes, then shred it with a fork.
6
While the chicken is grilling, in a food processor or using an immersion blender, coarsely puree the mango, lime juice, and cayenne into a slaw-like texture.
7
Layer the tortilla chips in a 9 x 13-inch roasting pan. Evenly distribute the chicken and mango mixture over the chips. Cover the chips with the shredded cheese.
8
Bake the nachos for 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Pair with the Simple Pico de Gallo and Simple Guacamole.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped, 4 green scallion tops, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken Nachos From "Ultimate Nachos" falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Jerk Chicken Nachos From "Ultimate Nachos"

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Variations & substitutions

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