Mexican Street Corn Chicken
Mexican street corn chicken with creamy corn topping, lime, and cheese. Easy flavor-packed dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
- Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook corn in the same skillet until slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and half the cheese.
- Return chicken to skillet and top with corn mixture.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Top with remaining cheese and cilantro.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook chicken.
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
Customize with additional toppings if desired.
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
Customize with additional toppings if desired.