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Fajita with sweet and spicy chicken, corn and mushrooms

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  4. 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.

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