Express
Sweet Citrusy Chicken
with butternut squash and corn
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlet
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 3 oz. Frozen Corn
- 1 Lime
- 1 oz. Chipotle Crema
- 1 oz. Butter
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
- ½ oz. Grated Cotija
- ½ oz. Bacon Bits
- 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates35g
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Net Carbs31g
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Fat34g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1550mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Zester
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 antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches 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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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Vegetables
Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add butternut squash, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover, and stir occasionally until tender and slightly browned, 8-12 minutes.If pan is dry, add additional 1 Tbsp. water at a time, as needed.While butternut squash cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with half the fajita seasoning (reserve remaining for vegetables), half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for vegetables), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Finish the Vegetables
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, corn, bacon, a pinch of pepper, remaining fajita seasoning, and remaining garlic salt to hot pan with butternut squash. Stir occasionally until corn is heated through and bacon is crisp, 2-3 minutes.
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4 Make Honey-Lime Butter and Finish Dish
Zest lime and cut into wedges.
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tsp. lime zest, softened butter, and honey. Set aside.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with honey-lime butter. Garnish vegetables with chipotle crema and cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!
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