TEX-MEX CHICKEN WITH CORN SALSA

Tex-Mex Chicken with Corn Salsa image

For a sensational southwestern supper, you can't miss with this salsa-starring corn roasted on the grill-alongside grilled chicken breasts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
Cooking spray
1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, diced
1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
1/2 jalapeño chile, finely chopped, if desired

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of the chili powder, the cumin, salt and garlic powder. Spray chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of chicken. Set aside.
Spray sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray; place corn in center of foil. Turn up edges of foil; place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes, stirring once, until corn begins to brown. Remove corn from grill to medium bowl; set aside.
Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to plate; cover to keep warm. Add onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, chile and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder to corn; toss to combine. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g