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To make a hearty base for juicy chicken, we’re making a warm farro salad that invokes the flavors of esquites––a Mexican street food favorite––by tossing in a traditional combo of fresh sweet corn, tart lime, and creamy mayonnaise.
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Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, add the farro. Cook, uncovered, 18 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate the lime to get 2 teaspoons. Quarter the lime. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then large dice. Remove any husks and silks from the corn; cut the kernels off the cobs. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. In a bowl, combine the diced peppers, corn kernels, and sliced white bottoms of the scallions. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and the juice of 2 lime wedges; season with salt and pepper.
In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pepper-corn mixture and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned (be careful, as the corn may pop as it cooks); season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly 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 a bowl. Wipe out the pan.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the spice blend. Toss to coat. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat.
To the pot of cooked farro, add the cooked vegetables, mayonnaise, lime zest, and the juice of the remaining lime wedges; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Serve the finished farro topped with the cooked chicken and lime sour cream. Garnish with the cotija and sliced green tops of the scallions. Enjoy!
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