Description
Grilled chicken breasts topped with a creamy Cotija cheese mix, grilled corn, and fresh lime for a delicious Mexican street food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoky chili powder
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, until cooked through at 165°F.
- Mix Cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and chili powder in a bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and top with the cheese mixture.
- Serve with charred corn kernels and lime wedges.
Notes
Ensure the grill is preheated for optimal cooking. Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mexican recipe, chicken recipe, grilled chicken, street food, summer dish