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Celebrate Day of the Dead with Old El Paso!

Get Everyone Involved and Make Some Noise this Day of the Dead!

Invite your family and friends to celebrate and embrace the flavours of Old El Paso. Day of The Dead is all about coming together to honor the past and look forward to the future. It's a joyful celebration of colour and flavour, so get stuck in and Make Some Noise!

Can you Create a Day of the Dead Spread? Game on!

Day of the Dead is a vibrant blend of colours, memories, and full volume flavour! As this special day approaches, we invite you to bring you fiesta A-game and cook up a flavourful feast for your loved ones.

Rustle Up Your Day of the Dead Feast… With All the Toppings!

Some like it cheesy, others like it spicy, a few like it extra cool with plenty of guac... At Old El Paso, we love how everyone brings their own unique flavour to the table! This Day of The Dead, get everyone involved and see what makes their tastebuds tingle!

smoky BBQ fajita chicken recipe with a spread of fresh ingredients on the table

How to make Smoky BBQ Chicken Fajitas

These smoky BBQ Mexican fajitas combines the best of traditional Mexican cuisine with the rich smoky taste of the deep south. Made with sweet and smoky BBQ chicken with crunchy peppers & onions, these chicken fajitas are a hearty Mexican favourite enjoyed best with family and close friends. So dig in and get your hands dirty with these delicious chicken fajitas!
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Recipe Name

Smoky BBQ Chicken Fajitas

Total Time

15 minutes

Spice Level

Mild

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 Old El Paso™ Original Smoky BBQ Fajita Dinner Kit
  • 500 g juicy chicken breast
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 onion

Preparation

  1. Slice tender chicken breast, crunchy peppers and onion into thin strips.
  2. Add a splash of oil to a sizzling hot pan and stir-fry the chicken until thoroughly cooked.
  3. Throw in the onion, peppers and smoky BBQ Fajita Spice Mix.
  4. Sizzle away, stirring or tossing until the chicken is browned keeping the veg crunchy.
  5. Warm the tortillas by piercing the packaging and microwave on full power for 35-40 seconds (cooking time may vary depending on microwave).To heat in the oven, remove packaging, separate tortillas and wrap in foil. Crank the oven to 200°C (180°C for fan assisted ovens), gas mark 4 and slide in the tortillas for 10 minutes. Keep them covered and warm until ready to serve.
  6. Round up your amigos and load up the warm, soft tortillas with the smoky chicken and plenty of green and red pepper and enjoy this Mexican feast.

What is Day of the Dead? | Día de los Muertos

Known as Día de los Muertos in Spanish, Day of the Dead is an annual celebration of life and death when Mexico explodes with colour and joy!
This limited-edition pack is no longer available, but you can still join in the Day of The Dead fun and download a sugar skull colouring sheet, masks, and table décor below!
Mexican hot cocoa served in three cups with decadent whipped cream

Mexican Hot Cocoa

Enjoy this Mexican hot cocoa spiced with fiery flavoured ancho chilli – a perfect slow-cooked drink for a cold evening.
Recipe Here
Mexican margaritas in glasses, garnished with salt and lime

Mexican Margaritas

Get the party started with this perfect blend of lime and orange-liqueur in an icy tequila slush.
Recipe Here

Let's Get Creative! Day of the Dead Printables & Decorations

Why not try getting crafty with the kids and create your very own Day of the Dead sugar skulls? Choose between vibrant ready-made masks or colour in your own. We’ve also got a range of brightly coloured decorations to bring your Day of the Dead party to life!

Get the Party Started!

Turn Up the Music AND the Flavour...

Salsa your way around the dinner table with our Day of the Dead playlist, featuring our favourite Latino tunes for the whole family to enjoy.


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