Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lime (sliced)
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half and pounded to be 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed ((fresh corn works as well))
  • 2 jalapeños (seeds removed and sliced lengthwise into strips)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice ((juice of 2-3 limes))
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese ((or any cheese you prefer))
  • minced fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • extra lime wedges, for garnish

Instruction

  • To a mixing bowl, add chicken, chili powder, oregano, kosher salt, ground cumin, black pepper, dried minced onion, and ancho chile powder. Toss and massage spice mixture into all sides of chicken.
  • Add flour to a shallow bowl or plate and lightly dredge chicken in flour. Let chicken sit while you heat up your pan.
  • Heat large oven-safe skillet over MED-HIGH heat. Add lime slices to pan and char for 1-2 minutes per side, until charred and brown, as desired. Remove to a plate.
  • Add 2 ½ Tbsp of the vegetable oil to the hot pan and let heat through until shimmering.
  • Add chicken pieces to the hot pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (you may need to do 2 batches, depending on the size of your pan). Cook about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown, then remove to plate.
  • Move oven rack to the upper third part of the oven and preheat broiler to HIGH.
  • Add remaining 1 Tbsp vegetable oil and then add corn kernels, jalapeno slices and garlic. Cook, stirring often, about 2-3 minutes, until corn begins to lightly brown.
  • Add chicken back to the pan, and pour in lime juice and water. Cook several minutes (this time can vary depending on your stove – mine took 2 minutes), until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese and broil for about 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with minced fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges or charred lime slices.