Chili-Lime Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Juicy chili-lime chicken and smoky corn salsa make a fast Tex-Mex grill dinner that highlights peak July corn, tomatoes, and Walla Walla sweet onion.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Cage Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
    1 lb $2.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $0.99
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 oz $1.49
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    4 oz $3.99
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
    1 small pepper $1.99
  • Fresh Organic Lime
    1 lime $1.29
  • Fresh cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Chili powder
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Dice 8 ounces Roma tomato and 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion; seed and mince 1 small jalapeño, chop 1/4 cup cilantro, and zest and juice 1 lime into a large bowl.
  2. Pat 1 pound chicken breast fillets dry and pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Brush 2 shucked ears of corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred; transfer to a cutting board.
  4. Grill the seasoned cutlets for 4–6 minutes per side, until browned and the centers reach 165°F; transfer to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Cut the kernels from the grilled cobs into the bowl of prepared salsa ingredients. Add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and toss thoroughly.
  6. Slice the rested cutlets and divide between two plates; spoon the charred-corn salsa alongside and over the top, then serve.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $10–$12 for 2 servings, including the listed sale chicken and seasonal produce

Health notes: About 535 calories per serving, with roughly 55 grams protein, 35 grams carbohydrates, and 18 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A cold Mexican lager with lime complements the smoky corn and chili-lime seasoning.