Citrus Chicken With Roasted Corn Relish - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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4 skinless chicken breast halves
2/3 cup fresh lime juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided
olive oil flavored cooking spray
16 ounces frozen corn kernels
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 pinch brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
fresh cilantro stem
Preparation
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Place chicken in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag.
Reserve 1 tablespoon lime juice; pour remaining juice over chicken.
Seal bag, and shake until chicken is well coated.
Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
Combine cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper in a small bowl.
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
Sprinkle chicken with cumin mixture.
Coat rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
Place chicken, skinned sides down, on rack; broil 8 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 25 minutes.
Turn chicken, and broil 15 additional minutes or until done.
Set chicken aside, and keep warm.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
Place skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Add corn, peppers and onions and remaining 1/8 teaspoon red pepper; saute until corn is lightly browned and tender.
Spoon corn evenly onto individual serving plates; top each serving with chicken.
Drizzle evenly with reserved 1 tablespoon lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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