Ting A Ling Eats Jerk Chicken Nachos

Jerk Chicken Nachos

  • Serves 4-6

  • 40 mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1–2 tsp Ting A Ling Jerk Marinade (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 tsp southwest seasoning blend (1⁄2 for chicken, 1⁄2 for corn)
  • 8 oz plantain chips (about 1 bag)
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3⁄4 cup pico de gallo
  • 1⁄2 cup pickled red onions
  • 1 1⁄2 cups shredded queso cheese (or melty cheese blend)
  • 1⁄3 cup Ting A Ling Jerk Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Jamaican beer (optional, for queso sauce style)(sub. Milk)
  • 1⁄3 cup sour cream
  • 1⁄2 cup guacamole
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Jerk Chicken Nachos 

Okay, you have to try these Jerk Chicken Nachos. They’re perfect for game day or honestly any time you’ve got people coming over. Instead of the usual tortilla chips, use plantains, and they hold up so well under all the toppings. Then it’s jerk chicken, creamy jerk queso, a little charred corn salsa, and whatever extras you like to pile on. It gets a little messy, but that’s part of the fun. Trust me, once you make nachos this way, it will be hard to go back.

1. Marinate & Cook the Chicken

  • Rub chicken with 1–2 tsp Ting A Ling Jerk Marinade + ½ tsp southwest seasoning blend.
  • Marinate at least 30 minutes.
  • Grill or pan-sear until cooked through (165°F). Rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

2. Make the Charred Corn Salsa

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add corn + ½ tsp southwest seasoning blend.
  • Cook 5–7 minutes until lightly charred.
  • Let cool slightly, then stir in pico de Gallo to create salsa.

3. Make Jerk Queso

  • In a saucepan, melt queso cheese with Ting A Ling Jerk Sauce.
  • Stir in Jamaican beer (or milk alternatively) until smooth and creamy.
  • Keep warm.

4. Assemble the Nachos (Double-Layered!)

  • On a large platter, spread half the plantain chips.
  • Top with half the jerk chicken, corn salsa, pickled onions, and a drizzle of jerk queso.
  • Repeat with the second layer: remaining chips + toppings for full coverage.

5. Garnish & Serve

  • Add dollops of sour cream and guacamole.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and scallions.

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