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Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - Mare749 - 05-08-2017 Hi everyone. I'm posting this early, so it will give everyone plenty of time to enjoy Jean's b-day dinner and have time to get ready for the next one. Funny how this time of the year, I always seem to have more of a taste for Mexican food, starting with Cinco de Mayo! So, when I saw this recipe in the brand new Cuisine issue #123, it was as if it was written for me. So, here it is and I hope that more of you will want to join in. Reviews will be due on 5/29 (please don't post before that date) and pix are always enjoyed, but not required. To participate, just prepare the following recipes (one or both) and come back on 5/29 to report your thoughts on the dish. CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS If you want, marinate the chicken for up to 3 hours. Longer than that and the acid in the marinade will squeeze out the moisture, making the chicken tough. 1 Tbsp. minced lime zest ¼ cup fresh lime juice 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp. adobo sauce 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced 1 tsp. each ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano and kosher salt. 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 each small red and yellow bell peppers, cut into strips (3 cups) 1 small onion, sliced (1½ cups) 8 flour or corn tortillas (6-inch) warmed 1 avocado, diced ½ cup crumbled Cotija 1. Combine zest, lime juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, cilantro, adobo sauce, garlic, chipotle, cumin, coriander, oregano, and salt in a shallow dish for the marinade. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. 2. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add bell peppers and red onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes; transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. 3. Add chicken and marinade to same skillet. Cook, over medium-high heat, until chicken is cooked through and marinade is reduced, 5-6 minutes. 4. Divide chicken among tortillas and top with bell peppers and red onion, avocado, and Cotija. Servings: 4 Yield: 8 tacos Tip: Serve with Seasoned Black Beans Source: Cuisine at Home, Issue 123 ----------------------------------------- SEASONED BLACK BEANS 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic 2 15 oz. cans black beans 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro 1 serrano chile or jalapeño, thinly sliced 2 tsp. minced lime zest 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice salt to taste 1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add beans, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until heated through and liquid is reduced and thickened, 5 minutes. 2. Stir in cilantro, serrano, zest, and lime juice; season beans with salt. Servings: 4 Source: Cuisine at Home, Issue #123 RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - cjs - 05-09-2017 Sounds up my alley, Maryann RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - Gourmet_Mom - 05-11-2017 I think William would be on board for this one! RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - losblanos1 - 05-13-2017 Sounds great Maryann. RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - Mare749 - 05-13-2017 Yay! Can we get a few more to join in? Trixxee, where are you??? RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - Trixxee - 05-17-2017 Here!!! Sounds great. Count me in. RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - Mare749 - 05-17-2017 Great! Does anyone have a cocktail idea for this? We usually drink beer with this type of food. RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - cjs - 05-20-2017 Hmmm, I guess I'm dragging my feet a little on this one because it's what I make so often and one of our favorites. But, I will get my butt in gear and try this version!! RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - Mare749 - 05-29-2017 I'm doing my review tonight as I will be busy with Katie's graduation party tomorrow. The one and only photo I took was awful, so I'm not even going to post it. Instead, I am counting on Blane to post his because I saw it on FB last week and it was really pretty. So, for our review, we both thought this was a tasty summer dish and would probably have it again, but maybe with a few additions. Prepared exactly to recipe for the first day, it was pretty good and we both gave it an 8. But...using the l/o chicken in a taco salad the next day with a few extras, and it went to a 10. The seasoning really came through on the second day. And, with the addition of some good salsa, sour cream and cheddar cheese over iceberg lettuce in a tortilla shell, it was spectacular. We couldn't stop picking at the chicken, so should have made more. The black bean side dish was an epic fail. I don't know why, but we just didn't like the flavors. Too much lime, for one thing, and I like lime. So, wouldn't make that recipe again. RE: Birthday dinner---reviews due 5/29/17 - cjs - 05-29-2017 I apologize I didn't get 'the butt in gear' to join in on this B'day dinner, but that taco salad morphing is really calling my name. |