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Jerk Chicken Soft Tacos

Jerk Chicken Soft Tacos

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and add jerk paste and 1 tablespoon jerk dry seasoning. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. You can prepare charcoal grill while the chicken marinates.
  2. 2 While chicken marinates, preheat a charcoal grill to high heat.
  3. 3 Place chicken on the, "cool," side of the grill and cover. Cook, checking every 5 to 7 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the centers. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. 4 Let cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes; cut into bite-sized pieces.
  5. 5 Pour chicken broth into a saucepan. Add diced chicken and remaining jerk dry seasoning. Mix well, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a little more broth at a time if needed.
  6. 6 Remove from heat and transfer chicken to tortillas with any toppings you prefer before serving.

By CookingWithShelia

Jerk Chicken and Pasta

Jerk Chicken and Pasta

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the chicken: Rub chicken with jerk paste and place into a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  4. 4 While the chicken is cooking, make the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 While the noodles are cooking, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in stock, wine, chopped cilantro, jerk paste, salt, and pepper. Squeeze 1/2 of the lime quarters into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cream. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes; do not let it boil. Pour cooked egg noodles into the pan and toss with cream sauce until coated and warm.
  6. 6 Divide noodles among four serving plates and top with grilled chicken. Squeeze remaining lime quarters over top and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

By Lois