Mexican Street Corn Chicken Recipe
This Mexican Street Corn Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful sweet corn mixture, topped with queso fresco and cilantro for a delicious twist on a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-55 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (4–6 thin chicken breasts)
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Corn Mixture:
- 3 cups sweet corn (2 cans, drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup queso fresco (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sweet corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well to combine.
- Prep the Chicken: Season the thin chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Lay them flat in a casserole dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the corn mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the dish.
- Bake: Bake uncovered at 350˚F for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Mexican Recipe, Corn Chicken
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