🧑‍🍳RecipesMexican Recipes for a Movie Night

Spice up your movie night with these delicious Mexican recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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There's nothing quite like a movie night with friends or family. Whether you're watching the latest blockbuster or a classic film, it's the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind. And what better way to enjoy your movie night than with some delicious Mexican food? From spicy tacos to cheesy quesadillas, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

  1. Spicy Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  3. Rub the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.

  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.

  7. Slice the chicken into thin strips.

  8. Warm the tortillas in the oven for 5 minutes.

  9. Assemble the tacos by placing the chicken strips on the tortillas, then topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro.

  10. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

  11. Cheesy Quesadillas

Ingredients:

  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños
  • 2 tbsp. butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Place 4 tortillas on a baking sheet.

  3. Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

  4. Top each tortilla with green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.

  5. Cover each tortilla with another tortilla.

  6. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  7. Add the quesadillas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.

  8. Transfer the quesadillas to the baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 minutes.

  9. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve.

  10. Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
  2. Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork.
  3. Add the red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips.

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