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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

This family-friendly dinner is easy to customize.

By Patricia S York 

 

Updated on March 28, 2023

Hands On Time:

 

25 mins

Total Time:

 

1 hr 30 mins

Yield:

 

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 chicken cutlet and 1 cup rice)

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided

• 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander, divided

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 4 (5- to 6-oz.) chicken cutlets

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. microwaveable long-grain white rice

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 1 medium poblano chile, seeds removed, chopped

• 1 small jalapeno chile, seeds removed, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

• 1 cup fresh or frozen, thawed corn kernels

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 teaspoon lime zest plus 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

• Garnishes: tortilla strips, lime wedges, salsa, cilantro

Directions

1. 1. Stir together 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Rub each chicken cutlet with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Rub each cutlet evenly with salt mixture. Chill 1 to 24 hours.

2. 2. Cook rice according to package directions. Cook chicken cutlets in 1 tablespoon hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until done and golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter, and cover with aluminum foil.

3. 3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Cook chiles and onions until tender, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle mixture with remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add corn kernels and garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and stir in rice; cook, stirring until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Serve with cooked chicken.