Monday, April 5, 2010

Chipotle Chicken with Corn Salsa

Love this recipe! My friend, Diane, made this one night for book club and it was amazing! Can also be made with pork tenderloin.

Ingredients:

1 pd chicken breast or pork tenderloin, sliced into medallions
1 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder (or plain chili powder)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup canned yellow corn
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup picante salsa (I like to use the fresh Jack's salsa)
2 tbsp lime juice

Garnishes:
2 tbsp cilantro
1 avocado sliced
shredded cheese
sour cream
tortillas (warmed)
Note: A trick to warm your tortillas if you don't have a warmer. Place them on a plate and then plate a damp papertowel over top. Microwave for 1 min. The wet papertowl helps to "steam" the tortillas.

Directions:

Mix the chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt in a small bowl. After you have cut the chicken into slices, coat each side in the spice mixture. In a large skillet over medium heat, add some olive oil (about 1 tbsp) and then place the chicken medallions in the hot skillet. Let them brown on each side for 4-5 minutes.

Remove and place on a serving platter. Then pour the corn, salsa, lime juice, and green onions into the skillet and let simmer for 3 minutes. Pour the salsa mixture over the chicken and serve wrapped in tortillas with cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese to garnish!


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