Recipe

Tex Mex Chicken With Chilies And Cheese Recipe

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	chickenchili powdercuminsaltpepperflourbuttercornjalapenogarliclimesoreganocheddar cheese

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Ingredients

11/4lb. boneless,skinless chicken breast halves,trimmed and sliced 1/4" thick.

11/2tsp chili powder

1/2tsp ground cumin

kosher salt and frsh ground pepper

1/2c flour

31/2Tbs unsalted butter

11/2c fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels

1 med. jalapeno,seeded if desired and thinly sliced

1 large clove garlic,minced

2-3 med. limes,1 or 2 juiced to yield 3Tbs and 1 cut in wedges

1Tbs chopped fresh oregano

1c 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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