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Ingredients:
2/3 cup bulgur
2/3 cup boiling water
4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 small red onion, chopped
1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
4 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Method:
In a medium bowl, combine the bulgur and the water. Cover and let sit for 20
minutes.
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate
heat. Add the corn and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally,
for 5 minutes. Add the onion and continue cooking for 5 minutes longer, stirring
occasionally. Transfer to a large glass or stainless-steel bowl and let cool.
Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the frying pan and heat over moderate heat.
Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper. Cook the
breasts until browned and just done, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the
chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch
slices.
Add the bulgur, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, the
cayenne, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt to the bowl with the corn and onion. Toss.
In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon
lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mound the salad onto
plates. Top with the chicken and drizzle the chicken with the lime oil. nne, and
the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken with the mustard dipping
sauce.
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