At Plaza Azteca, we are proud to offer an authentic experience of Mexican and Latin haute cuisine. We want to share with you a little piece of our cuisine, and that is why we have decided to share three easy recipes for some of our most popular dishes. Prepare them at home and delight your loved ones with incredible flavors!
1. Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
- 500g chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 large onion, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour or corn tortillas
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or in the microwave.
- Serve the fajitas hot. You can serve them with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
2. Swiss Enchiladas
Ingredients:
- 12 corn tortillas
- 500g cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup green salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated Monterrey Jack cheese
- Chopped onion for garnish
- Vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Heat a little oil in a pan and dip the tortillas for a few seconds until soft. Drain off excess oil.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and roll up. Place the enchiladas in a baking dish.
- Pour the green salsa over the enchiladas and add the sour cream and grated cheese on top.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped onion and serve hot.
3. Fish Tacos
Ingredients:
- 400g fish fillet (like tilapia or cod)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded cabbage
- Avocado salsa or your favorite salsa
Instructions:
- Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut the fish into strips and coat each strip with the flour mixture.
- Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish strips until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Heat the tortillas in a skillet or in the microwave.
- Assemble your tacos by placing the fried fish on top of the tortillas, and add shredded cabbage and avocado salsa to taste.
Now that you have these delicious recipes in your hands, it’s the perfect time to experiment in the kitchen and enjoy the flavors of Plaza Azteca at home. Remember that cooking is a form of love and sharing, so invite them all to your table! Don’t forget to visit our restaurant in Bethesda, MD, for the full experience. Bon appetit!
