Description
Juicy grilled chicken topped with a creamy, zesty street corn mix for a high-protein, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 pounds)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Corn Kernels: 2 cups (about 3 ears)
- Plain Greek Yogurt: 1/2 cup
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Cotija Cheese: 1/3 cup
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup chopped
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Rub onto chicken breasts.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: While chicken marinates, char corn kernels in a dry pan or grill until golden-brown.
- Assemble the Dish: In a bowl, mix charred corn, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cotija cheese, cilantro, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Spoon corn mixture over the grilled chicken.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with cilantro and cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes to boost flavor.
- Use thin chicken breasts for quicker cooking and more flavor.
- Make the corn topping ahead for even better taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: high protein chicken, street corn chicken, elote chicken, grilled chicken with corn, healthy Mexican chicken