Chicken

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Don't let the name fool you. This chicken is sweet from the honey, but it's also very spicy from a jalapeño chili and plenty of black pepper. Frosty lager beer and orzo salad are cooling accompaniments. The chicken needs to marinate for at least four hours, so begin preparing it ahead of time.

Offer this dish with chutney and basmati rice enhanced with dried fruits and yogurt. Jus usually refers to the juice from cooked meat, but the term can also apply to the juice pressed from raw fruit.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Pipián Verde con Pollo Serve with Classic Red Rice and tortillas.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Offer with lots of hot tortillas and cold beer.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Miguel Ravago -- who is chef and co-owner of Fonda San Miguel in Austin, Texas -- specializes in authentic food from the interior regions of Mexico. This fajita-style dish was inspired by one of his creations.