Honduran Chicken in Sweet Corn, Cilantro and Lime Sauce with Golden Yuca and Radish Chimol

Name: Honduran Chicken in Sweet Corn, Cilantro and Lime Sauce with Golden Yuca and Radish Chimol
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Hondureña
Ingredients: 1.5 lb chicken breast; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 3/4 tsp ground cumin; 4 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp lime; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1.75 lb yuca; 2 cups sweet corn kernels; 1 1/4 cups white onion; 1 cup green bell pepper; 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup radishes; 1 cup tomato; 1 tbsp white vinegar

An original recipe inspired by Honduran flavors: seared chicken served with a silky sweet corn, cilantro, and lime sauce, paired with crispy yuca and a fresh radish, tomato, and onion chimol.

25 minPrep

40 minCook

65 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g chicken breast (skinless, cut en 4 porciones)
8 g salt (divided)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g ground cumin
12 g garlic (chopped, divided)
45 ml lime (juice fresh, divided)
45 ml vegetable oil (divided)
800 g yuca (pelada and en bastones)
300 g sweet corn kernels (fresh or congelado)
180 g white onion (chopped, divided)
120 g green bell pepper (chopped, divided)
25 g fresh cilantro (chopped, divided)
360 ml chicken broth
28 g butter
120 g radishes (en cubitos small)
150 g tomato (en cubitos small)
15 ml white vinegar

Nutrition facts

per serving

495 kcal

Calories

38 g

Protein

34 g

Carbs

22 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

29 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

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1. Season the chicken breasts with 4 g (3/4 tsp) salt, black pepper, cumin, half of the chopped garlic, and 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh lime juice. Let rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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2. Place the yuca in a pot with enough water to cover and 2 g (1/2 tsp) salt. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 18 to 20 minutes, until tender but not falling apart. Drain well and let it steam dry for 5 minutes.
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3. While the yuca cooks, make the chimol by combining the radishes, tomato, 60 g (about 1/3 cup) of the onion, 30 g (about 1/4 cup) of the green bell pepper, 10 g (about 1/3 cup) of the cilantro, the white vinegar, 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice, and 1 g (1/4 tsp) salt in a bowl. Set aside so the flavors can meld.
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4. For the sauce, melt the butter with 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and green bell pepper, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the remaining garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
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5. Add the sweet corn and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender with 10 g (about 1/3 cup) cilantro and blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the skillet and cook 3 more minutes; adjust with 1 g (1/4 tsp) salt and 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice.
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6. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil and sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and 74°C. Remove and let rest for 3 minutes.
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7. In another skillet, heat the remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the cooked yuca for 6 to 8 minutes, turning as needed, until golden and crisp on the edges. Add a pinch of salt at the end.
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8. Spoon a layer of sweet corn sauce onto each plate, place the chicken on top, serve with the golden yuca, and finish with the radish chimol. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve right away.

Chef tips

For a silkier sauce, strain it after blending. If the corn is very sweet, add a few extra drops of lime juice to balance the flavor.

Substitutions

You can use boneless chicken thighs instead of breast. If yuca is unavailable, substitute potatoes or taro, though the result will be less traditional.

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