Pan Seared Chicken with Corn Salsa
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Pan Seared Chicken with Corn Salsa
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This dinner is both FAST to make and so DELICIOUS! The smokey flavors in the seared chicken contrast with the cool, crisp corn salsa for a dinner that will impress family and friends.
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Ingredients
For the Corn Salsa
- 2 cups frozen corn thawed
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh jalapeno finely diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin cutlets
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Instructions
For the Corn Salsa
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Chill while preparing the chicken.
For the Chicken
- In a large zip top bag or container, combine the chicken, lime juice, taco seasoning, and 1 tablespoon oil and mix to coat the chicken.
- Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer and let cook for 2-3 minutes without moving.Flip to the other side, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook chicken until done, 165˚F internal temp. Remove from skillet.If there is too much chicken for a single layer in the skillet, repeat with the rest of chicken.
- Serve each chicken breast with a scoop of corn salsa on top. Enjoy!!
Notes
- To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- in the refrigerator for up to a week days
- in the freezer up to 3 months
- Black Bean Corn Avocado Salsa – To add avocado this salsa is simple. Just dice one avocado and toss it with 1 tsp vegetable oil to coat. Then stir it into the salsa mixture.
- Black Bean Corn Green Chile Salsa– Add 1 4 oz can of diced green chiles to the prepared salsa to add southwest flavor of green chiles!.
- Black Bean Corn Tomato Salsa– If you want a more traditional red salsa with black beans and corn in it, cut the ingredients all in half, then prepare as directed. Mix this black bean salsa mixture into 2 cups of your favorite red salsa recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
871mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
424IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 424IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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