Cilantro Lime Chicken (Printable Version)

Chicken gets tossed with corn, lime, cilantro, and feta for a bright, filling dish you can throw together fast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Corn Mixture

01 - 4 ears corn, husks and silks removed
02 - 250 grams feta cheese, crumbled (or cotija cheese)
03 - 30 grams fresh cilantro, finely chopped
04 - 1 small lime
05 - 0.25 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

→ Chicken

06 - 680 grams chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 28 grams butter, plus extra if desired

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn cobs and boil for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and let cool briefly. Use a sharp knife to slice kernels off cobs and transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro to the corn kernels. Squeeze half of the lime over the mixture. Gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with chili powder to taste.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and chili powder.
04 - Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Drizzle in olive oil, swirling to coat the surface. Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to achieve a golden sear.
05 - Flip the chicken thighs. Reduce heat to low-medium and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked at the center. Remove skillet from heat.
06 - Add butter to the warm skillet, stirring gently to melt and coat the chicken in the pan juices. Squeeze the remaining half of the lime over the chicken, swirling in the squeezed lime to extract every drop.
07 - Add half of the prepared corn mixture to the skillet. Toss well, ensuring corn is coated in buttery juices with the chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding additional butter or lime juice as desired.
08 - Plate the chicken and top with the remaining corn mixture. Serve hot immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Let the skillet preheat thoroughly before adding chicken for the best sear and texture.
02 - Gradually add lime juice and taste as you go to achieve a balanced, vibrant flavor.

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