Description
Chipotle BBQ Chicken with Creamed Grilled Corn is a vibrant dish that harmoniously blends smoky, spicy flavors with sweet, creamy corn. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe features tender chicken breasts slathered in chipotle barbecue sauce and paired with rich creamed corn. Easy to make and visually appealing, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this flavor-packed meal and enjoy every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup chipotle BBQ sauce
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; let sit while preparing the sauce.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F; brush with chipotle BBQ sauce in the last few minutes.
- Grill the corn alongside the chicken for about 10-12 minutes until slightly charred, turning occasionally.
- Cut kernels from grilled corn into a pan; add butter and heavy cream over medium heat until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve grilled chicken with creamed corn, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g) with creamed corn (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken in chipotle sauce for enhanced flavor. - For a different protein option, substitute turkey or tofu. - Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to creamed corn for extra zing.