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Mexican Street Corn Chicken

A delicious fusion of grilled chicken and the classic flavors of Mexican street corn, featuring creamy, spicy, and tangy elements.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Corn Topping
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeño finely chopped, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts evenly.
  4. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Prepare the Corn Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, smoked paprika, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
  2. Set aside until the chicken is done.
Serve
  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 corn mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier version, increase the amount of jalapeño or add hot sauce to the corn topping.

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