Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Corn Recipe
A flavorful and easy recipe for Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Corn that’s perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Tender marinated chicken paired with charred corn and zesty lime make this dish a winner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (active)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice and zest of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in a skillet or grill pan for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through and browned. Let rest.
- Prepare the Corn: In the same pan, add butter and cook corn for 3–4 minutes until charred and heated through.
- Serve: Slice the chicken, serve over corn, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Delicious with rice, quinoa, or tortillas
- Try adding avocado or cotija cheese for extra flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
