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Street Corn Chicken

A delicious fusion of grilled chicken and street corn flavors, topped with creamy sauce and fresh herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts skinless
Street Corn Topping
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Make the Street Corn Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro.
  2. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Top each chicken breast with the street corn mixture.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before grilling.

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