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Bringing a Little Spring to Your Kitchen: Recipes from Fiesta! Modern Mexican Cuisine

A fresh and simple recipe from Fiesta! Modern Mexican Cuisine, located in Chesterfield, MO.

It’s officially spring, even though the weather doesn’t seem to be cooperating.   But just because the temperature outside can’t make up its mind, doesn’t mean we can’t bring spring to your kitchen with an at-home recipe from Fiesta! Modern Mexican Cuisine.

Our Azteca salad is easy, delicious and doesn’t take very much time at all. In fact, the biggest time commitment will be marinating the chicken and shrimp to perfection.

What you will need:

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Serves Two

1/2 lb Chicken

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1/2 lb Shrimp

Romaine Lettuce

Red and green bell peppers

1/4 cup onion

1/4 cup nopales cactus

Chipotle Dressing

Instructions:

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken and shrimp for at least three hours in salt water and lime juice mixture. This makes the chicken and shrimp tender and ready to receive your second marinade.

Now, at Fiesta, we have a secret marinade recipe consisting of 12 different ingredients that we use for our chicken and shrimp.  The base ingredients for this marinade are: guajillo peppers, salt, garlic, red vinegar, honey, whole cloves…and well, we did say it was a secret. So for the rest you’re going to have to come in and see us or get a little creative.

While the shrimp and chicken are grilling, chop and slice your nopales, onions and peppers. Set these aside until your chicken and shrimp are ready to be served on a bed of romaine lettuce.

Once the chicken and shrimp are finished, toss your vegetables and romaine lettuce together then lay the chicken and shrimp on top. Drizzle your favorite chipotle dressing over the top and enjoy!

If you choose not to try this salad at home, swing by Fiesta! Modern Mexican Cuisine located on 185 Hilltown Village Center Chesterfield, MO 63107 for the real thing.  Aside from the Azteca salad, Fiesta! features a fresh approach to authentic and traditional Mexican dining. The menu offers classic Mexican dishes with a modern twist of bold, refreshing flavors, alongside the signature house made “Skinny Margarita”. With its warm, upscale dining atmosphere, specialty Mexican fare, and exceptional service, Fiesta! Modern Mexican Cuisine offers a unique dining experience for its guests.

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