Street Corn Chicken
A flavorful and easy one-pan chicken dish inspired by Mexican street corn flavors.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
- 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
- 0.5 lime lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine the thawed corn kernels, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Add the cut chicken thighs to the corn mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken and corn mixture to the hot skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and browned, and the corn is slightly caramelized.
- Remove from heat. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
This dish is great served on its own, over rice, or in tacos. The smoky and tangy flavors are incredibly satisfying.