Grilled Chicken

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Savory Mexican-style chicken fajitas with fresh guacamole and warm tortillas
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This vibrant dish features tender grilled chicken thighs seasoned with aromatic spices, served alongside charred corn and a zesty tomato-onion salsa. The smoky flavor from the grill pairs perfectly with the creamy richness of fresh avocado guacamole. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that brings together bold Mexican flavors with a healthy balance of protein and veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these fajitas are easy to customize and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve with warm flour tortillas and a dollop of sour cream for an authentic touch that feels both comforting and exciting.

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Grilled Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 643.2

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This vibrant dish features tender grilled chicken thighs seasoned with aromatic spices, served alongside charred corn and a zesty tomato-onion salsa. The smoky flavor from the grill pairs perfectly with the creamy richness of fresh avocado guacamole. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, satisfying meal that brings together bold Mexican flavors with a healthy balance of protein and veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these fajitas are easy to customize and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve with warm flour tortillas and a dollop of sour cream for an authentic touch that feels both comforting and exciting.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat a char-grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken pieces with oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
  4. While chicken cooks, spray corn cobs with oil and grill for 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
  5. Cut kernels from the hot corn cobs using a sharp knife.
  6. Heat a large frying pan over moderate heat and add a drizzle of oil.
  7. Sauté sliced onion for 2 minutes until soft, then add diced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Add chili powder to the onion mixture and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. Stir in the grilled chicken and canned beans, heating for 1 minute until combined.
  10. Mash avocado with lime juice, salt, and chopped coriander in a bowl to make guacamole.
  11. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
  12. Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, grilled corn, and guacamole.
  13. Serve immediately with sour cream and fresh coriander sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 643.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.5g41%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 674.2mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 82.5g28%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g45%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 15.2g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, fajitas, grilled, mexican, guacamole, tortillas, corn, salsa, dinner, easy, weeknight, avocado, spicy, healthy, family
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