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Jerk Chicken Tapas

Swap out your nachos with this perfect appetizer that layers jerked chicken and guac on a bed of crispy plantain chips.

Ingredients

Jerk Chicken Tapas

  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts

Plantain Chips

  • 2 plantains, sliced very thinly (1/8-inch) on a diagonal into roughly 30-35 pieces
  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • Salt

To Finish

  • 2 cups guacamole
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced, green parts only
  • 1 lime wedge

Steps

  1. In a medium pot, combine all chicken ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil, and simmer covered for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from sauce and shred the chicken using two forks.

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