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Mexican Street Corn Chicken

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A delightful and comforting chicken dish featuring the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Ears Corn on the Cob (or about 2 ½ cups frozen)
  • 1 Egg (large, beaten)
  • ⅓ Cup Flour
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 2 Chicken Breasts (large, boneless, skinless, chopped into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Yellow Onion (minced)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
  • 5 Tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 15 ounces Mexican Crema
  • 1 Lime (juiced)
  • ¾ Cup Cotija Cheese (crumbled)
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 Stalks Green Onions (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Cut the corn off 3 of the cobs, scraping any additional milk into a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Grill the last cob of corn until it begins to char, then set aside.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk the egg and set aside.
  4. In another bowl, season the flour with 1 teaspoon of each seasoning, plus salt and pepper.
  5. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, dredge it through the egg and flour, then set aside.
  6. In a cast iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the chicken and brown both sides for about 5 minutes each, then remove and set aside.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, then toss in the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
  8. Add the previously scraped corn, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, along with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn is soft, around 5 minutes.
  9. Lower the heat to medium low, then mix in all but 1/3 cup of the Mexican crema. Season with salt to taste and warm the chicken through for another 5 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and cut the grilled corn off the cob, arranging it over the dish. Mix the remaining 1/3 cup of crema with lime juice and drizzle over the dish.
  11. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, green onions, and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with tortillas or a simple salad. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or grilled veggies.

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