30-Minute Cilantro-Lime Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)

Tender chicken and corn combine with cilantro, lime, and feta for a vibrant, satisfying main course in 30 minutes.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Corn Mixture

01 - 4 ears corn, husks and silks removed
02 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or cotija cheese)
03 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
04 - 1 small lime
05 - 0.25 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

→ Chicken

06 - 680 grams chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra if desired

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil the corn cobs in a large pot of water for 5 minutes. Drain and allow to cool briefly. With a sharp knife, slice the kernels away from the cobs and place them into a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro to the corn. Squeeze half of the lime over the mixture and gently toss. Sprinkle with chili powder according to taste.
03 - Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and chili powder on both sides.
04 - Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Pour in olive oil, then add the chicken thighs. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to develop a golden sear.
05 - Flip chicken thighs, reduce heat to low-medium, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until fully cooked through. Remove the pan from heat.
06 - Add butter to the skillet and stir gently until melted, thoroughly coating the chicken in the pan juices. Squeeze the remaining half of the lime directly over the chicken or stir in lime slices, pressing to extract the juice.
07 - Add half of the prepared corn mixture to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the chicken and its juices. Taste and incorporate an additional tablespoon of butter, if desired. Adjust lime to taste, taking care not to over-acidify.
08 - Top the chicken and corn in the skillet with the remaining corn mixture. Serve promptly while hot.

# Additional Information:

01 - Allowing the cast-iron skillet to preheat ensures a proper sear and improved texture for the chicken.
02 - Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice incrementally to prevent overpowering sour notes.

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