Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Sweet Corn and Black Beans

Name: Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Sweet Corn and Black Beans
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1.2 lbs, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken breasts; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 cup sweet corn kernels; 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained black beans; 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion

Juicy chicken breasts marinated in lime and cilantro, paired with sweet corn and black beans.

Cuisine: Latin American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 35 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.2 lbs, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken breasts
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 cup sweet corn kernels
1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained black beans
1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1.2 lbs chicken breast pieces and marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 cup sweet corn kernels and 1 can rinsed black beans. Pour in reserved marinade and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant. Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.