Plantain Jerk Chicken Tacos

Name: Plantain Jerk Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 Chicken Breast; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder, 1 TBSP Onion Powder, 1tbsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 Tbsp Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning Hot & Spicy; Shredded Queso Cheese or Mozerella; 2 Cut Plantains; Diced Red Onions; Diced Cilantro; Hellmans Cilantro Lime Sauce; Parchment Paper; 2 1/2 Cups Vegetable Oil

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

One of the greatest pairs known to man! The spicy ness of the jerk chicken and the sweet flavor of the plantain makes this taco the perfect pair of sweet and salty! This recipe is as simple as it can get so anyone can easily make this goodness!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:04:25 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1551 kcal (78%)

Total Fat151.6 g (217%)

Carbs37.8 g (15%)

Sugars16.1 g (18%)

Protein14.9 g (30%)

Sodium612.2 mg (31%)

Fiber2.1 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

For the Jerk Chicken

1chicken breast

1 TbspGarlic Powder

1 TBSPOnion Powder

1 TbspRed Pepper Flakes

2 TbspJerk Seasoning

Hot & Spicy

For The Tacos

Shredded Queso Cheese

2 ½ cupsvegetable oil

Instructions

Jerk Chicken

Step 1

Season chicken w/ Garlic, Onion, Red Pepper Flakes & Walkerswood Spicy Jerk. Ensure Jerk Marinade is covering Chicken.

Skillet

Step 2

Let meat marinade in fridge for about a hour and then Heat Skillet to med-high heat and add chicken. let the chicken cook for about 5-7 mins on both sides. Add about a 1/2 cup of water to prevent burning etc.

Step 3

Constantly add in a little bit of water as it evaporates to prevent burning. Once Chicken is finished you can add another small Tsp of walkerswood seasoning to make the meat more saucy & stir with water. Shred Chicken into pieces with fork.

Fork

Plantain

Step 4

Heat oil on skillet to med-high heat and cut plantains into halves. Then add to oil and fry for 5-6 mins. ( flip in between) do not let plantains get to crispy. Once finish remove.

Step 5

Remove plantains and place each separate one between parchment paper & use the bottom of any circular pan and smash plantain flat. Once smashed add plantain to taco holder with parchment paper to form. Repeat for remaining plantains

Pan

Parchment paper

Step 6

Let plantains cool for about 3-5 mins (can add to freezer for 3-5 mins as well) to form shape and fry for an additional 2-3 mins until fully golden brown and too your liking. (Slightly soft , crispy, etc.

Step 7

Pat dry plantains , lightly salt and add to taco holder to begin filling. Add cheese, shredded chicken, diced red onions, cilantro, and Lime sauce! Add Lime for extra flavor & ENJOY.