Fajita with sweet and spicy chicken, corn and mushrooms topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
Sweet and spicy marinade
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the grill grate
- 1/4 cup torn fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 6 crushed garlic cloves
- 2 jalapeños (remove seeds to reduce heat)
- 700 g of skinless and boneless chicken breasts
Corn and mushrooms
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 200 g shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 4 fresh ears of corn, kernels removed
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- For servingWarm tortillas, chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, pickled jalapeño rings, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream
Preparation:
- Sweet and spicy marinade:
In a food processor, combine the oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapeño, 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper, and puree until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a non-reactive container, add the chicken, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
- Corn and mushrooms:
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, cumin, corn kernels, poblano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the corn is browned, about 3 minutes. Add the green onions and lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Set aside.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the grill grate with oil. Grill the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and slice thinly across the grain. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 471, Total Fat 26g, Saturated Fat 6g, Protein 31g, Carbohydrates 32g, Fiber 3g, Cholesterol 103mg, Sodium 711mg, Sugars 18g. |