Meal Kit
Chicken Breast with Cilantro Butter
and red pepper Mexican-style street corn
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
Take a trip south of the border without leaving your kitchen. A simple yet delectable pan-seared chicken breast is bathed in a supple, spicy cilantro butter. Corn and red bell pepper are topped with cheese, more cilantro, and sour cream, becoming the perfect complement to the chicken. The cheapest Mexican vacation possible, but you'll find yourself returning to your special vacation spot again and again.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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1 oz. Butter
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1 oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
- ½ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) oPN84KOX
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs21g
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Fat28g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1470mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using pork chops, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 3, cooking until golden brown and pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 3, cooking, skin side up first, until browned and salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using sirloin steaks, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 3, cooking until steaks reach desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/4" dice.
Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Coarsely chop cilantro (no need to stem).Pat chicken dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Make the Cilantro Butter
In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for vegetables), and red pepper flakes (to taste) until smooth. Set aside.
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3 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate. Squeeze one lime wedge over each chicken breast. You may have wedges left over.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Corn
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Add red bell pepper and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until starting to soften, 2-3 minutes.
Add corn and stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes.Stir in Cajun seasoning and 2 Tbsp. water until combined.Remove from burner. Stir in sour cream, remaining cilantro, and 1 Tbsp. lime juice (to taste). -
5 Finish the Dish
Slice chicken, if desired.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with cilantro butter, and garnishing corn with cheese. Squeeze any remaining lime wedges over vegetables, if desired. Bon appétit!
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