Jerk Tacos Recipe

Name: Jerk Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 250 ml refried beans; 1/2 cup mild jerk sauce (From a jar or perhaps 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

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
250 ml refried beans
1/2 cup mild jerk sauce (From a jar or perhaps 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

1
Keep at least 3 tbsp jerk sauce aside for basting.
2
Marinade chicken breasts in the remaining jerk sauce for at least one hour.
3
Shred cheese
4
Mysterious Island Salsa: mix the yellow pepper, tomatoes, onion, jalepenos, cider vinegar and salt.
5
Heat up the refried beans on medium-low.
6
Stir in the water.
7
Add the garlic and a hint of allspice (to taste).
8
Keep at low heat until the chicken is ready, stirring occasionally.
9
Throw the chicken on the bbq.
10
Bush extra jerk sauce on the breasts as each side cooks.
11
Warm up the shells.
12
Cut the breasts into thin slices
13
Layer the tacos in this order: cheese, refried beans, chicken, jerk sauce (if you like), Mysterious Island Salsa.
14
Serve with Coleslaw.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breasts, 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, 250 ml refried beans, 1/2 cup mild jerk sauce (From a jar or perhaps Jerk Chicken or #66422?), and more.

Yes, Jerk Tacos 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.

Jerk Tacos

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