Description
Sizzling Mexican Street Corn Chicken brings the zesty street flavors of Mexico straight to your dinner table, letting you savor a quick and delicious meal that combines grilled chicken with classic elote-inspired seasonings.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
Corn and Dairy:
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Shred 2 cups of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup of corn kernels directly into the chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise with ¼ cup sour cream in a separate small bowl.
- Blend 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder into the creamy mixture.
- Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Pour the zesty dressing over your chicken and corn, coating every morsel thoroughly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese across the mixture, gently folding to incorporate.
- Chop fresh cilantro leaves and scatter them generously on top for a bright, herbal finish.
- Toss the entire dish one final time to ensure all ingredients are perfectly combined.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream to make the dish lighter and add extra protein.
- Grill the chicken beforehand for a deeper, smokier flavor that complements the Mexican street corn style.
- Add diced jalapeños for an extra kick of heat if your family enjoys spicier dishes.
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend and intensify.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg