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Lime-Marinated Chicken Tacos with Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad

Lime-Marinated Chicken Tacos with Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad

Dinner
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Servings
5
Calories
465
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Chef's Note

Dicing the chicken small is the secret to getting this on the table in under 30 minutes; it cooks in half the time of full breasts and absorbs the lime juice much faster!

Tags
chicken
mexican
tacos
high-protein
dairy-free
gluten-free
quick-dinner
no-garlic
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 15 units corn tortillas

  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels

  • 15 oz canned black beans

  • 3 units limes

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

  • 1 tbsp chili powder

  • 1/2 unit red onion

Instructions
  • 1

    Place 1.5 lbs raw chicken breasts on a cutting board and dice into small 1/2-inch cubes to ensure rapid cooking.

  • 2

    Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over high heat without any oil. Once hot, add 2 cups frozen corn kernels in a single layer. Let them sit undisturbed for 3 minutes until dark charred spots appear, then stir and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove corn from the pan and set aside.

  • 3

    In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp neutral oil and the diced chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour the juice of 2 limes over the chicken.

  • 4

    Sauté the chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

  • 5

    While chicken cooks, open and rinse 15 oz canned black beans under cold water. Peel and finely dice 1/2 red onion, and roughly chop 1 bunch of fresh cilantro.

  • 6

    In a medium bowl, combine the charred corn, rinsed black beans, diced red onion, and half of the chopped cilantro. Toss with the juice of the remaining 1 lime and a pinch of salt to create the salad.

  • 7

    Warm 15 corn tortillas by placing them directly over a low gas flame for 10 seconds per side or heating them in a clean dry pan until soft and pliable.

  • 8

    Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the lime chicken into each warm tortilla and topping generously with the charred corn and black bean salad and the remaining fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
465
Calories
38g
Protein
52g
Carbs
11g
Fat

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