Cilantro lime chicken with avocado corn and tomatoes

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Capital Area Food Bank

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Chicken Skinless thighs or breasts
  • 15 ounces Tomatoes No salt added
  • 15 ounces Corn Low-sodium
  • 1 cup Cilantro
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ Salt

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet

Instructions

  • Prepare your ingredients: chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, finely chop garlic, dice tomatoes, and drain corn.
  • In a large pan, bring two tablespoons oil to a sizzle over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until lightly browned, adding ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan. Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook while stirring for 15 seconds. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn and cilantro to pan. Return chicken with any juices into the pan.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
333
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
51
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
612
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
1585
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken, Cilantro, Corn, Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, Tomatoes