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Mezcal Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Tender and smoky mezcal chicken is coated in a mouthwatering spice blend then grilled to perfection alongside a bunch of vibrant veggies. The mezcal works its magic, tenderizing the chicken and adding a distinct, earthy and smoky flavor as it marinades. Pile it on a warmed tortilla with zesty avocado and tangy sour cream. It's a delicious, super easy-to-make, and healthy summer BBQ recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Mezcal Chicken
- 6 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ ¼ cup mezcal
- 1 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika
- ½ ½ teaspoon EACH: oregano and sea salt
Fajita Veggies
- 3 3 bell peppers sliced
- 2 2 medium onions sliced
- 1 1 tablespoon EACH: oil, chili powder, and cumin
- 1 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano and sea salt
Extras
- tortillas corn or gluten-free if needed
- guacamole try this easy recipe
- sour cream
- Greens or shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Add the mezcal, oil, and all of the spices. Mix the chicken and marinade around then place the bowl into your fridge and let it marinate while you prepare the rest of the meal. Note: you can let it marinate for up to 12 hours.
- Slice the peppers and onions and place them into a large bowl. Add the oil and spices and toss to coat.
- Make the guacamole and put the sour cream and greens into bowls.
- Oil and preheat your grill to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the bowl and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken and veggies until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are charred in spots, about 10 minutes. Warm the tortillas on the grill. Chop the chicken into pieces.
- Serve everything on the table and let everyone assemble their own mezcal chicken fajitas.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe not including 'extras'
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
1074mg
(45%)
Potassium
787mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3858IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
118mg
(131%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe not including 'extras' | |
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1074mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 787mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3858IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 118mg | 131% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.