Description
Smoky chipotle BBQ chicken paired with rich, creamy grilled corn creates an unforgettable summer meal with bold flavors and perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- 1. Mix BBQ sauce, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and honey in a bowl. Reserve half for basting.
- 2. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Marinate in half the sauce for 2 hours.
- 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Clean and oil grates.
- 4. Remove husks from corn, brush with olive oil, and season with salt.
- 5. Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently until charred on all sides. Remove and cool.
- 6. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, basting with reserved sauce during final minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 7. Let chicken rest 5 minutes while preparing corn.
- 8. Cut kernels from corn cobs into a bowl, scraping cobs to extract corn milk.
- 9. Heat butter in a large skillet, add corn kernels and milk, then pour in heavy cream.
- 10. Cook corn mixture 5-7 minutes, stirring, until cream reduces and thickens.
- 11. Season corn with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir in cilantro and cotija cheese.
- 12. Serve chicken over creamed corn, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Store chicken and corn separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat chicken with extra sauce to prevent drying. Thin corn with milk or cream when reheating. Adjust chipotle peppers based on heat preference—use 1 for mild, 4-5 for extra spicy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with corn
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
