Creamy Chipotle Chicken with Cilantro Rice & Cotija Cheese

Creamy Chipotle Chicken

with Cilantro Rice & Cotija Cheese

35 MIN
+$2.99/serving 4 Servings
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    From the Test Kitchen

    Our verdant cilantro sauce (which also features onions, garlic, jalapeño, and lime juice) lends bold, herbaceous flavor to rice and sautéed vegetables—a satisfying accompaniment to bites of tender chicken dressed with a delightfully spicy-sweet chipotle mayo.
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    Creamy Chipotle Chicken with Cilantro Rice & Cotija Cheese
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    • 20 oz Shrimp (Peeled & Deveined)
    • 1 cup Long Grain White Rice
    • 2 Poblano Peppers
    • 2 Tbsps Grated Cotija Cheese
    • 2 Yellow Onions
    • ¼ cup Cornstarch
    • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
    • 4 tsps Honey
    • 2 tsps Chipotle Chile Paste
    • ½ cup Cilantro Sauce

    Creamy Chipotle Chicken

    Cook the rice
    1 Cook the rice

    In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 2 cups of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Cover to keep warm.

    2 Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce

    Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onions. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then thinly slice crosswise. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling. Combine the sliced onions and sliced peppers in a bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, 1 teaspoon of warm water, and as much of the chile paste as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.

    Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce
    Cook & dress the shrimp
    3 Cook & dress the shrimp

    Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper (you'll omit the cornstarch for shrimp). In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until opaque and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to the bowl of sauce; stir to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    4 Cook the vegetables & serve your dish

    In the pan of reserved fond, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced onions and peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Add 2 tablespoons of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the water has cooked off. Transfer to the pot of cooked rice; add the cilantro sauce and stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished rice topped with the dressed shrimp. Garnish with the cotija. Enjoy!

    Cook the vegetables & serve your dish
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