Description
A delightful fusion of grilled chicken topped with fresh corn, cotija cheese, and zesty lime, inspired by the beloved Mexican street corn elote.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoky chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoky chili powder.
- Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Mix the corn, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Top the grilled chicken with the corn mixture.
- Serve with extra lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
Marinate chicken in olive oil, lime, and spices for added flavor. If grilling isn’t an option, use an air fryer or bake the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg