Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of authentic street food. Juicy grilled or baked chicken breasts are topped with charred corn, a creamy lime sauce, and crumbled Cotija cheese, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and extra chili powder until smooth.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add fresh corn to the grill or stovetop pan until charred (3-4 minutes).
- Drizzle the creamy sauce over the cooked chicken; top with charred corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken in lime juice and chili powder for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor. Customize by substituting Cotija with feta cheese or adding jalapeños for extra heat.