Pan Seared Chicken with Corn Salsa

Seared chicken on a plate with corn salsa, black beans, and white rice.

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Pan Seared Chicken with Corn Salsa

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 314kcal

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 jalapeño 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

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

Leftovers:

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

Variations:

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.

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