Street Corn Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
Experience the vibrant flavors of street corn in a comforting chicken dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked through.
- Add corn kernels, chili powder, and cumin, stirring until well mixed.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and cotija cheese.
- Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the skillet until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the corn mixture.
- Serve with tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken