Zesty Chicken with Corn Salsa

[MsJacquiiC]

Add zing to your chicken breasts with chili powder and ground cumin.

Zesty Chicken with Corn Salsa
Preparation Time 15 min | Cooking Time 15 min:
4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can (7 oz) Green Giant? whole kernel sweet corn, drained
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup Progresso? red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

• In cup, combine chili powder, brown sugar and cumin. Rub both sides of chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil 12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion reads 160?F and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together corn, red pepper, cucumber, kidney beans, lime juice and salt.
• Evenly divide corn salsa onto 4 plates. Top each with a chicken breast.

Nutritionals

• Calories: 320 Cal
• Protein: 19.0g
• Carbohydrates: 34.0g
• Fat: 12.0g

[Lizerd]

Hmmm, my Nut said no more corn ever..what have other peoples Nuts said? worked for me as I dont like corn anyway..

[MsJacquiiC]

Hmmm - in phase 4 of my surgeon's program - all types of starches can be added back into your diet. I think the 6th month post-op. And corn is one of the starchiest vegetables... I do not believe that my nutritionist or the program itself has dictated a NEVER type list of foods though. I think it has to do with if you are able to eat or handle certain things after surgery - it might be a bit different for everyone I think.

I'll have to ask Krystal and see what she says ((that's my Nut's name btw - though I don't know if she like me calling her a Nut... okay... Bad joke LOL))

Anyway - I'll see what she says and let report back

Jacquii.

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