All posts tagged: Mexican Food

Homemade Baked Chicken Taco Recipe

If you’re looking for a delicious Sunday recipe, try these baked chicken tacos. They’re the perfect dish to serve and make for a party. They are tastier than buying a crunchy taco shell and healthier than frying a taco in grease. Ingredients: 3-4 boneless chicken breasts 1 jar of your favorite salsa soft corn tortillas olive oil spray cheddar cheese tomatoes cilantro Greek yogurt (as a sour cream substitute) Avocado Directions: Chicken Place boneless chicken breasts in a crockpot and cover with your favorite salsa. Turn crockpot on high for 4 hours or low for 6. The chicken is done when it shreds easily. Taco Shell Preheat oven to 375 degrees Take taco shells and spray each side with olive oil Hang taco shells over oven rack for 7-10 minutes until they form a shell Place tacos next to one another in a baking dish and fill with the shredded chicken and shredded cheddar cheese. Place back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble Remove from the oven, let …

Fresh Shrimp Ceviche Salad

One of my favorite Mexican dishes is shrimp cevichè! I feel like I could eat it every day for every meal. It’s tangy juices are so refreshing and I never feel heavy after I’m done eating it. Since cevichè is usually served in small portions or as an appetizer, I decided to make my own in a larger version and as a salad. The recipe is simple, easy and delicious! 4 heirloom tomatoes cilantro (to taste) 1/2 medium sized red onion 2 small avocados or 1 medium sized avocado 2 limes 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons Pink Himilayan Sea Salt (or to taste) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon of pepper pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for spice) 1/2 pound of raw shrimp Directions: Boil the raw shrimp for 5 minutes or until done. The color should be bright/pink orange. Peel the shell off and set aside. Chop the tomatoes in bite size portions. Chop onions and cilantro finely or throw into a food processor. Cut the avocados into cubes. Toss the tomatoes, …