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Ultimate Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos with Rice & Peas and Beef Patty Tortilla

Ultimate Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos with Rice & Peas and Beef Patty Tortilla
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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the Ultimate Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos with Rice & Peas and Beef Patty Tortilla! This vibrant dish combines spicy jerk chicken, creamy rice and peas, and a flaky beef patty-style tortilla for an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to festive gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress. Each bite bursts with Caribbean flavors that transport you straight to the islands. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, you can create a flavorful masterpiece that will leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chopped scallions
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet or habanero pepper
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 large chicken legs
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 1 diced scotch bonnet or habanero pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 cup diced cold butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 2 tbsp garlic
  • 1/2 cup diced scallions
  • 1 cup kidney beans
  • 3–4 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (whole)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 mango (peeled and diced)
  • 4 Fresno peppers (diced)
  • 1 habanero or scotch bonnet pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup honey (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken in a blend of scallions, lime juice, and spices overnight.
  2. Grill or roast the marinated chicken until cooked through; then shred.
  3. Sauté onions and ground beef with spices until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Combine flour and butter for the tortilla dough; roll into circles.
  5. Cook rice with kidney beans and coconut cream until fluffy.
  6. Bake tortillas until golden brown.
  7. Blend ingredients for mango hot sauce until smooth.
  8. Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with jerk chicken and rice; drizzle with sauce.

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