Lime-Marinated Chicken Over 'Creamed' Corn Recipe

Name: Lime-Marinated Chicken Over 'Creamed' Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), split; Kernels from 6 large ears of corn; 1/2 cup low-fat milk; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Place 4 tablespoons of the lime juice in a small, shallow dish.
2
Add chicken and turn to coat on both sides.
3
Marinate for 1 hour.
4
Meanwhile, place half of the corn in a food processor and pulse just enough to chop coarsely.
5
Scrape into a medium saucepan.
6
Put the remaining corn in the food processor with the milk.
7
Process until pureed.
8
Add to the saucepan.
9
Place the pan over medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
10
Season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.
11
Keep warm.
12
Preheat a grill or broiler.
13
Remove the chicken from the lime juice and grill or broil until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
14
While the chicken is cooking, stir together the remaining lime juice and salt, the cilantro, jalapeno, lime zest and olive oil.
15
Divide the corn mixture among 4 plates, placing it in the center.
16
Lay a piece of chicken over the corn and spoon the cilantro mixture on top.
17
Serve immediately.

120

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), split, Kernels from 6 large ears of corn, 1/2 cup low-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Lime-Marinated Chicken Over 'Creamed' Corn falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lime-Marinated Chicken Over 'Creamed' Corn

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