Street Corn & Chicken

18 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 45MINS

Street Corn & Chicken

This easy sheet pan recipe transforms Mexican street corn from just a side dish to the main attraction. Classic elote flavors from sweet corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and lime juice are blended together and nestled around tender chili-spiced chicken. Add warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for an easy taco recipe the whole family will love!
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This easy sheet pan recipe transforms Mexican street corn from just a side dish to the main attraction. Classic elote flavors from sweet corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and lime juice are blended together and nestled around tender chili-spiced chicken. Add warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for an easy taco recipe the whole family will love!
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Meiko and the Dish
Hi,I'm Meiko. Expect to find classic comfort foods like fried chicken and midwestern cobblers that’ll rival your grandmas.
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45MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Spice Blend
Chili Powder
1 Tbsp
Chili Powder, divided
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Ground Cumin
2 tsp
Ground Cumin
Onion Powder
1/2 tsp
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp
Garlic Powder
Kosher Salt
2 tsp
Kosher Salt, divided
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper, divided
Street Corn Chicken
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1.5 lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
cut into thin strips
Mayonnaise
1/3 cup
Mayonnaise, divided
Corn
3 ears
Corn
cut off cob
Onion
1/2
Onion, chopped
Fresh Cilantro
4 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Lime
6
Limes, divided
Cotija Cheese
1/2 cup
Crumbled Cotija Cheese, divided
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
8-Inch Corn Tortilla
16
8-Inch Corn Tortillas, warmed

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
831
Fat
21.5 g
Protein
41.2 g
Carbs
126.3 g
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Meiko and the Dish
Hi,I'm Meiko. Expect to find classic comfort foods like fried chicken and midwestern cobblers that’ll rival your grandmas.
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Author's Notes

To warm the tortillas, take 10 tortillas at a time and wrap them in a damp paper towel. Heat them in the microwave for 1 minute. Unwrap and pull tortillas apart, so they don’t stick to one another, then re-wrap them with the paper towel to keep them warm during assembly. Repeat the process once you run out of tortillas.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together Chili Powder (1 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), Garlic Powder (1/4 tsp), Kosher Salt (2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) until combined.
step 2 In a small bowl, whisk together Chili Powder (1 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), Garlic Powder (1/4 tsp), Kosher Salt (2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) until combined.
step 3
In a medium bowl, toss together Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1.5 lb), 3 Tbsp of Mayonnaise (3 Tbsp), and the seasoning blend, and toss until chicken is fully coated.
step 3 In a medium bowl, toss together Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1.5 lb), 3 Tbsp of Mayonnaise (3 Tbsp), and the seasoning blend, and toss until chicken is fully coated.
step 4
Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray, then place the chicken in a single layer spread across the baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 15 minutes.
step 4 Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray, then place the chicken in a single layer spread across the baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 15 minutes.
step 5
In a medium bowl, add the Corn (3 ears), Onion (1/2), Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp), 2 Tbsp of Mayonnaise (2 Tbsp), 4 Tbsp of juice from 2 Limes (2), ¼ cup of Cotija Cheese (4 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) and mix well.
step 5 In a medium bowl, add the Corn (3 ears), Onion (1/2), Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp), 2 Tbsp of Mayonnaise (2 Tbsp), 4 Tbsp of juice from 2 Limes (2), ¼ cup of Cotija Cheese (4 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) and mix well.
step 6
Remove the chicken from the oven. Use a spatula to make room for the corn. Add corn mixture to the sheet pan, nestling it around the chicken. Return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the corn is tender.
step 6 Remove the chicken from the oven. Use a spatula to make room for the corn. Add corn mixture to the sheet pan, nestling it around the chicken. Return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the corn is tender.
step 7
Turn the broiler on high, then broil the sheet pan on the top rack for 1–2 minutes to crisp up the tops of the chicken.
step 8
Remove from the oven. Top with remaining Cotija Cheese (4 Tbsp) and serve with warm 8-Inch Corn Tortillas (16), remaining Limes (4), and your favorite toppings.
step 8 Remove from the oven. Top with remaining Cotija Cheese (4 Tbsp) and serve with warm 8-Inch Corn Tortillas (16), remaining Limes (4), and your favorite toppings.

Tags

American
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Game Day
Quick & Easy
Mexican
Vegetables
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