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    Jerk Tacos

    Jerk Tacos. Photo by Tanya Pants

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    Total Time:

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    Cook Time:

    1 hrs

    30 mins

    30 mins

    Tanya Pants's Note:

    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!

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    Ingredients:

    Serves: 2-3

    Yield:

    tacos

    Units: US | Metric

    Directions:

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

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    Nutritional Facts for Jerk Tacos

    Serving Size: 1 (555 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 2

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 1398.2
     
    Calories from Fat 701
    50%
    Total Fat 77.9 g
    119%
    Saturated Fat 32.9 g
    164%
    Cholesterol 268.7 mg
    89%
    Sodium 1694.6 mg
    70%
    Total Carbohydrate 87.3 g
    29%
    Dietary Fiber 16.3 g
    65%
    Sugars 6.1 g
    24%
    Protein 89.3 g
    178%

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    mild jerk sauce

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