One Pan Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken

Ingredients

• Limes

  Raw

  1 fruit or 67g

• Vegetable oil

  Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)

  4 tbsp or 56g

• Chicken breast

  Broilers or fryers, meat only, raw

  24 oz or 680g

• Chili powder

  Spices

  1 tsp or 3g

• Oregano

  Spices, dried

  1 tsp, ground or 2g

• Salt

  Table

  ¾ tsp or 5g

• Cumin

  Spices, cumin seed

  ½ tsp, ground or 2g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Onions

  Dehydrated flakes

  ½ tsp or 0.6g

• Wheat flour

  White, all-purpose, unenriched

  ½ cup or 63g

• Corn

  Sweet, yellow, canned, whole kernel, drained solids

  2 cup or 328g

• Jalapeno peppers

  Raw

  2 pepper or 28g

• Garlic

  Raw

  2 cloves, minced or 6g

• Lime juice

  Raw

  2 lime yields or 88g

• Water

  Plain, clean water

  ½ cup or 118g

• Cheddar cheese

  1 cup, shredded or 113g

• Fresh cilantro

  Coriander leaves, raw

  2 tbsp or 2g

Directions

1. Halve the chicken breasts and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness for quick, even cooking.
2. In a bowl, combine chili powder, oregano, salt, cumin, black pepper, and minced onion flakes. Add the chicken and rub to coat thoroughly.
3. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly dredge the seasoned chicken; shake off excess and let it sit while the pan heats.
4. Heat half of the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear the chicken in batches without crowding, about 3 minutes per side, until golden; transfer to a plate.
5. Position an oven rack in the upper third and preheat the broiler to High.
6. Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then the corn, jalapeños, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 2–3 minutes until the corn is lightly browned and fragrant.
7. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Pour in the lime juice and water; simmer until the liquid reduces and mostly absorbs, 2–4 minutes.
8. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese and place under the broiler until melted and bubbly, 2–3 minutes. Watch closely to avoid over-browning.
9. Remove from the oven and finish with chopped cilantro. Rest 2–3 minutes before serving.