Description
A flavorful grilled chicken dish topped with a fresh corn salad, bursting with vibrant Mexican flavors.
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 generously with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoky chili powder.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 6–7 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear.
- Mix corn, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and top it with the fresh corn mixture.
- Serve with extra lime wedges and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro on top.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked properly. Customize with additional ingredients as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg