Chili Lime Chicken with Roasted Corn
Chili lime chicken with roasted corn is a vibrant dish that brings summer to your table year-round. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in zesty lime juice and spicy chili powder, paired perfectly with sweet, smoky roasted corn. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, delivering bold flavors and stunning presentation that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, olive oil, and minced garlic. Add chicken breasts, coating thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Corn: Remove husks from the corn. Toss with olive oil and salt.
- Roast Everything Together: Place marinated chicken and corn on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and corn is charred.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted corn, adding butter if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with half an ear of corn
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg