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Meet Pati Jinich, Host of the PBS Series Pati's
Mexican Table

Pati Jinich's obssesion with food can be traced back to her childhood in Mexico. She loves to share her passion for cooking with her family, her three sons Including she affectionately calls "the monsters," guests at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington DC Where She is head chef, and with everyone else-through her PBS series, Pati's Mexican Table.

Get to Know Pati Better

Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich, from Pati's Mexican Table, is a television host, cooking teacher, food writer and Official Chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. And she loves Avocados from Mexico. We spoke with Pati recently about one of her favorite topics: food!

Pati's Everyday Recipes

From the Kitchen of Pati Jinich

Lime Rubbed Chicken Tacos with Corn Guacamole
  • Serves: 4 to 6
  • Prep time: 25 min. + 30 min. marinating or up to 12 hours
  • Cook time: 8 min.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 pound boneless chicken breasts
2 large ripe avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, charred or roasted with the skin on, peeled and minced
1 jalapeño chile, charred or roasted, stemmed and chopped (seeding optional)
3/4 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed from frozen
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
10-12 corn tortillas

Preparation:

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, pepper and rosemary. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry; place in a bowl. Add lime mixture; rub all over chicken; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.

In medium-sized pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken; cook until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes each side. Remove to cutting board; slice into diagonal strips about 1/2-inch wide.

To prepare Corn Guacamole: In a bowl, combine avocado, garlic and jalapeños; toss gently. Add corn, tomatoes, and remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice; season with salt; mix gently.

In skillet or comal over medium-low heat, heat tortillas until warm, about 1 minute each side. Place tortillas in a tortilla warmer or wrap in a clean kitchen towel. To serve, assemble tacos with guacamole and chicken at the table!