Steak & Green Chili Masa Cake

Recipe Directions

1. For best results, take the chicken out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before starting to cook. If you skip this step, you may need to cook the chicken longer than this recipe card indicates. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Remove the green chili masa cakes (a) from their container. Place on a cutting board and press down to make them flat and round like a small pancake.
3. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the masa cakes to the pan and sear for 2 minutes, then flip over with a spatula and sear the other side for 2 minutes. While the masa cakes are cooking, cut open the package of chicken (b) and place on a plate. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. When the masa cakes have finished cooking, place on a plate lined with paper towel. Sprinkle each cake with a pinch of salt.
5. Put the skillet back on your stovetop over medium-high heat. If the pan looks dry, add more oil. Place the chicken in the pan and sear for 2 minutes, then flip over using tongs and sear the other side for 2 minutes. After searing both sides, add the corn, zucchini and onion (c) to the pan and place the skillet into your 425 degree oven. Bake for 7 minutes.
6. When the chicken and vegetables have finished cooking, place the chicken on a cutting board to rest for 2 minutes. While the chicken is resting, place the pan of vegetables on your stovetop over low heat, add the arugula (d) to the pan and stir to incorporate.
7. Crack open the lid on the pasilla chile and goat cheese sauce (e) and place in the microwave. Warm the puree for 30-60 seconds. Spoon the puree onto your serving plates - use the back of a spoon to spread the puree out in a circle to cover about 60% of the plate.
8. Spoon the vegetables and arugula on top of the puree. Lay the masa cakes on top. Slice the chicken breast into 1/2 inch thick slices and place on top of the masa cakes.