LEMON CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO-CORN SALSA

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Grilled chicken cutlets are even healthier when they're accompanied by an avocado salsa with protein-packed beans and fiber-rich corn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (each 8 ounces)
4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 ears corn, husked
2 teaspoons seeded, finely chopped, fresh red, hot chiles (such as cayenne or jalapeno)
2 tablespoons peeled, minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 medium red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with 2 tablespoons each oil and lemon juice. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 3).
  • Stand an ear of corn on one end, and using a serrated knife, cut off kernels; repeat (you should have 1 cup total).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn, chiles, and ginger, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
  • Preheat grill to medium. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 5 to 6 seconds.) Grill chicken, flipping once, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
  • Stir together beans, onion, corn mixture, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon oil. Add tomatoes and avocados. Season with salt and pepper, and stir gently to combine.
  • Toss arugula with remaining 2 teaspoons each oil and lemon juice.
  • Divide arugula among plates, and top with chicken and avocado-corn salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 g, Cholesterol 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 72 g

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