Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Toasted Corn Salsa Recipe

Name: Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Toasted Corn Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt; Salt and pepper; 2 cups fresh corn, about 4 ears; 1/4 cup packed fresh coriander, chopped; 1 cup diced mango; 1 cup diced drained bottled pickled beets; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions; 1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast, halved; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
Salt and pepper
2 cups fresh corn, about 4 ears
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander, chopped
1 cup diced mango
1 cup diced drained bottled pickled beets
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast, halved
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

1
In a bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic paste, salt and pepper to taste.
2
In a non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute corn, stirring, until deep golden, about 4 minutes.
3
Add corn and remaining salsa ingredients to bowl and toss well.
4
(Beets may bleed slightly, coloring other ingredients.)
5
Pat Chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
6
On a plate stir together cornmeal, paprika, and cayenne and press chicken into mixture, coating both sides.
7
In a skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and saute chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
8
Serve chicken with salsa.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Toasted Corn Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Toasted Corn Salsa

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