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Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican Style Jerk Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings
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This Backpacker's Pantry instant entree features instant brown rice, black beans, chicken and vegetables mixed in a tasty Jamaican BBQ sauce.
- Just mix contents with boiling water in the pouch provided—let stand, and serve
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Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican Style Jerk Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Easy to prepare (9)
- Lightweight (9)
- Flavorful (6)
- Nutritious (5)
- Quick cook time (3)
Cons
- Lacks flavor (3)
- Unhealthy (3)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (6)
- Extended trips (3)
- Weekend trips (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Prepare
- Flavorful
- Lightweight
- Nutritious
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Extended Trips
- Weekend Trips
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
Tried this for the first time yesterday, loved it.
However I made the mistake of trying to eat the whole package, lol. It is enough for 2 people, It says 2 servings, when I hear "servings" I think of a really small portion that never seems to be enough. This is not the case, there is a lot of food in there.
I barely ate half, so yeah, feeds 2 people!
Only thing I would say is make sure you wait the full 13 minutes otherwise the some of the rice could be firm still, maybe even 14 minutes.
Very flavor filled and a nice dinner.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Flavorful
- Spicy
Cons
- Long Cook Time
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
Many folks commented on the CRUNCHY UNDERCOOKED rice. Note that, as with most directions, it says to DOUBLE the wait time for every 5,000 feet of elevation. So if it says 13 minutes or so (and we were at about 7,000 feet), that means more than double, or about 30 MINUTES of wait time before ready. If you can wait that long, the rice is ready to eat.
That being said, I found the meal spicy and delicious, though I could not finish it at dinner. I actually saved it and had it COLD for breakfast, it was that good. Not just cold, but pretty much FREEZING and it still tasted good for breakfast.
I sweat alot when backpacking, so bring on the sodium for me!
Only reason its not a 5 is because the guidelines say that 5* is PERFECT, and that's probably NEVER gonna happen in a freeze-dried meal, IMO.
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Pros
- Easy To Prepare
- Flavorful
- Good with red wine
- Interesting
- Lightweight
- Nutritious
- Quick Cook Time
- Tastes better than most
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
One of my favorite. This has a lot of flavor and we fought over the last amount. We splurge on packing in red wine which pairs nicely with this meal. Sure it may have higher sodium but it's not like I'm going to eat this daily. I chose it for the lower fat content.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Prepare
- Flavorful
- Lightweight
- Nutritious
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
I got this flavor and the fettucini alfredo with chicken for a backpacking trip. This one was much better. I like the brand's clear package bottom, and unlike the fettucini, this flavor cooked evenly and had more flavor.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Prepare
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lacks Flavor
- Unhealthy
Best Uses
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
I bought this to sample before going off on an extended canoe trip. I did not take it along. The flavour is unbalanced; it is mostly black pepper. There are not enough chicken pieces. There is way, way too much sodium.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Prepare
- Flavorful
- Lightweight
- Quick Cook Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
Great taste, good spicy kick to it. I would recommend. We cooked this while in Havasupai and it hit the spot. Not a ton of food if you share it.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too salty
- Unhealthy
Best Uses
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
Took this with me to Mt. Whitney in August. I didn't pay attention to the sodium in the store, I was mainly concerned with getting enough calories for the meal, but when I got home I realized it had 120% of your sodium for the day. I took it anyway, and it was not a very pleasant meal. The taste was way too salty, and the black pepper provided a burn without any real flavor. Also, as most of these, the rice never really got soft, even after I left it for a few extra minutes to steep. I would recommend you stick with the pasta dishes, and pay attention to the sodium content when you're shopping.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Prepare
- Flavorful
- Lightweight
- Nutritious
Cons
- Long Cook Time
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Extended Trips
- Weekend Trips
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
While my wife was not all that impressed with the Jamaican BBQ Chicken, I actually enjoyed this quite a bit. It is full of flavor, the chicken tasted good, and the overall experience was worth repeating. I found myself digging in the bag for every last morsel! The one issue we encountered was that it requires a little more cook time than listed (2 - 3 minutes) or the rice ends up crunchy. I'll be buying more of this one!
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Prepare
- Lightweight
- Nutritious
- Quick Cook Time
Cons
- Lacks Flavor
- Too salty
- Unhealthy
Best Uses
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
1400 mg sodium per serving! This thing was practically nothing but salt; but otherwise rehydrated very nicely. 1.7 cups of boiling water was enough. The instructions of 2 cups would have turned it to soup. I managed to repair the meal by adding 1.5 cups of diced fresh celery and 1.5 cups of reheated ready cooked rice. An addition of some more cooked chicken, from a bag, maybe 0.5 cups would have worked wonders too. By then, the quantity of food is enormous, enough for two very hungry backpackers except there's not many calories (about 300 per serving--just a little bit more than a Snickers bar). A good wine to wash it down helps too. Shelf life doesn't seem as long as Mountain House products; but then there's no dessicants or other packs of things to pull out of the bag prior to putting in boiling water. Bring something long to stir (eg chopsticks) and scoop (long spoon) the stuff out of the bag.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Prepare
Cons
- bland, meat = tiny bits
- Lacks Flavor
Best Uses
- maybe as dog food
Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Jamaican BBQ Rice with Chicken - 2 Servings:
I took a bunch of backpacker's pantry meals on a week long trip in Alaska. My friends brought Mountain High and Mountain House meals and I tasted most of their meals. BP is barely edible - this specific meal tastes the exact same and the red beans and rice but with bland tiny bits of chicken and almost no spices. If you have to take this on a trip make sure to bring garlic, salt, or something to add to it. I found a can of spam in a cabin and risked eating it not knowing how old it was instead of eating this junk.
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