CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH TOASTED CORN SALSA

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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Mango     Cornmeal     Corn     Beet     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

For salsa
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
2 cups fresh corn (cut from about 4 ears)
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine
1 cup diced peeled mango
1 cup diced drained bottled pickled beets
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
For chicken
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound), halved
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Make salsa:
  • In a bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic paste, and salt and pepper to taste. In a non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté corn, stirring, until deep golden, about 4 minutes. Add corn and remaining salsa ingredients to bowl and toss to combine well. (Beets may bleed slightly, coloring other ingredients.)
  • Make chicken:
  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. On a plate stir together cornmeal, paprika, and cayenne and press chicken into mixture, coating both sides. In skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Serve chicken with salsa.

godfred frimpong
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


David Mosley
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the salsa was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


md abdul wahab
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mohan Khadka
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the salsa was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and corn.


Ciera Stevenson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement. I love that this dish is easy to make and can be tailored to my own taste.


Mateusz10 Killarney
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the salsa was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and corn.


Sithobile Snethemba
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


And Services
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the salsa was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Anyansi Henry
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


phina twigyi
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the salsa was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and corn.


Qamar Bahi
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I'm not usually a fan of cornmeal-crusted chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again.


Roselyn Ayonan
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Soyev
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the salsa was the perfect complement.


Arshlan Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The cornmeal crust was golden brown and crispy, and the chicken was juicy and tender. The salsa was also delicious, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Deepak Kamboj
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This cornmeal-crusted chicken with toasted corn salsa was a hit! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the salsa was fresh and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.