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Tex Mex Chicken With Chilies And Cheese Recipe

Tex Mex Chicken With Chilies And Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

11/4 lb. boneless,skinless chicken breast halves,trimmed and sliced 1/4 thick .
11/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
kosher salt and frsh ground pepper
1/2 cup flour
31/2 tbsp unsalted butter
11/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
1 medium. jalapeno,seeded if desired and thinly sliced
1 large clove garlic,minced
2-3 medium. limes,1 or 2 juiced to yield 3tbsp and 1 cut in wedges
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions:

Position rack about 4 from broiler and heat broiler to high.
Toss chicken with chili powder,cumin,3/4tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Lightly dredge in flour and shake off off any excess.
Melt 21/2Tbs of butter in 12 ovenproof skillet(preferably cast iron) over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook,stirring occasionally,until browned,about 5 mins. Transfer to plate.
Add remaining 1Tbs butter,the corn,jalapeno,garlic and 1/2tsp salt. Cook,stirring,until the corn begins to brown lightly,2 to 3 mins. Add chicken,lime juice,oregano and 1/2c water. Cook,stirring until chicken just cooked thru,about 2 mins.
Sprinke with cheddar cheese and transfer skillet to broiler. Broil till cheese melts and browns on top,about 3 mins. Serve with lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1252.19 Kcal (5243 kJ)
Calories from fat	640.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	71.21g	110%
Cholesterol	336.9mg	112%
Sodium	1705.38mg	71%
Potassium	1637.48mg	35%
Total Carbs	76.96g	26%
Sugars	7.43g	30%
Dietary Fiber	10.91g	44%
Protein	82.37g	165%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	370.9mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.75 Kcal (778 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.56g	110%
Cholesterol	49.98mg	112%
Sodium	252.98mg	71%
Potassium	242.91mg	35%
Total Carbs	11.42g	26%
Sugars	1.1g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	44%
Protein	12.22g	165%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	20%
Iron	0.4mg	17%
Calcium	55mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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