One Skillet Mexican Street Corn Chicken

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One Skillet Mexican Street Corn Chicken

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Spice up your weeknight dinner with this easy one skillet Mexican street corn chicken recipe! Featuring tender chicken, charred corn, and a flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

We are so obsessed with Mexican street corn here that we have been trying it all sorts of ways…elote corn salad, sheet pan Mexican street corn, in a pasta salad, and I still have so many ideas!

It pairs so deliciously with chicken, and I’ve tried this easy chicken dinner recipe a few ways. This version is my absolute favorite! We basically take tradition Mexican street corn and pile it over some crispy juicy chicken.

At first, I thought it would be best with grilled chicken, but that wasn’t it. It felt like two separate dishes and I didn’t like whole breasts as it didn’t feel as casual and easy to eat. So I cut the chicken into the bite-sized pieces and pan fried it, and it came together beautifully! If you are looking for a new chicken recipe, then give this one a try!

Ingredients for Mexican Street Corn Chicken

Try this delicious and easy one pan Mexican street corn chicken recipe for a flavorful and satisfying meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a taste of authentic Mexican street food in your own kitchen! Here is everything you will need:

  • Corn on the Cob: We prefer fresh corn, but you can use frozen corn too if you need to. Scroll to the section below for more details.
  • Egg: used for dredging the chicken
  • Flour: sticks to the egg on the chicken to create a light crispy breading on the chicken
  • Kosher Salt: adds flavor
  • Black Pepper: adds flavor
  • Chicken Breasts: I prefer the flavor and texture of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: helps cook the breaded chicken
  • Chili Powder: adds a little heat and traditional elote flavor
  • Smoked Paprika: adds rich smoky flavor
  • Onion: Just a simple yellow onion works great.
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Salted Butter: helps sauté the vegetables and adds rich flavor
  • Mexican Crema: a signature Mexican street corn ingredient that can be found in the refrigerated Latino food section
  • Lime: adds acidity and flavor
  • Cotija Cheese: another essential component for Mexican s
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Easy One Skillet Pesto Asparagus Quinoa Recipe

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Easy One Skillet Pesto Asparagus Quinoa Recipe

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This Easy Pesto Asparagus Quinoa Recipe is a fresh, vibrant dish packed with creamy pesto, tender asparagus, fluffy quinoa, and melty cheese — all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a wholesome, one-pan wonder that’s bursting with flavor and ready in no time!

This one skillet pesto asparagus quinoa recipe is one of our favorite healthy dinners that takes hardly any work on your part. Vibrant basil pesto is the perfect addition to take simple quinoa to spectacularly delicious! We are using vegetable broth to cook the quinoa too which makes this a scrumptious vegetarian recipe!

Casseroles have always done well here at Oh Sweet Basil! They are family friendly and usually easy on the budget. We will forever loooove our teriyaki chicken casserole and of course, my mom’s busy day casserole. But this asparagus pesto quinoa casserole is probably our most healthy casserole, so everyone needs to try it!

What is Quinoa?

Quinoa is a flowering plant with edible seeds. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.

It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.

Quinoa is often used as an alternative for grains such as rice. In fact, we transformed our popular cilantro lime rice into cilantro lime quinoa. It’s fabulous!

What is Needed to Make Pesto Quinoa with Asparagus?

You only need one skillet and a few simple ingredients to make this easy weeknight dinner recipe! Here is everything you’ll need:

  • Olive Oil: Helps cook the asparagus and tomatoes.
  • Asparagus: Trim the spears and chop them into 1-2″ pieces.
  • Sea Salt: Amplifies the flavor of the dish.
  • Grape Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes also work great.
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Adds extra flavor to the dish.
  • Quinoa: Any type of quinoa works great in this recipe. We used white quinoa this time.
  • Vegetable Broth: Adds more flavor than just using water. It can be substituted with chicken broth if desired.
  • Pesto: You can make your own from scratch or buy a bottle at the grocery store.
  • Mozzarella Chees
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Sour Cream Ice Cream

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Creamy and sweet with a bit of tang, sour cream ice cream is bright and refreshing when served in a cone, over a slice of apple crisp, or scooped into a bowl and topped with a warm berry sauce.

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Sour Cream Ice Cream

I figured that if buttermilk worked so well in ice cream, why not try sour cream in a batch of ice cream? I’m happy to say that the the ice cream turned out great. Just a hint of a tang from the sour cream lingers in each bite of this ice cream.

The first dessert I made that used sour cream in a sweet manner like this was a Layered Lemon Cheesecake, it has an irresistible sweetened sour cream topping that guests always rave over.

Similarly, a vanilla bean sour cream transforms a humble grape salad into something absolutely crave-worthy. While sour cream may not be the first thing I reach for when thinking of sweet treats to make, it’s a fun twist on the traditional straightforward dessert flavors.

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Ice Cream with Sour Cream

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this ice cream:

  • sour cream
  • sugar
  • kosher salt
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
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Simple Broccoli Slaw [+Video]

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Simple Broccoli Slaw [+Video]

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Broccoli slaw that is so simple and so tasty, it will blow your mind! A simple creamy homemade dressing and some veggies is all you need!

I’ve never been a big fan of slaw. It always looks like it’s drowning in mayo. I would skip the coleslaw every time at summer BBQs. I don’t know…it just never looked appealing to me. Then someone mentioned broccoli stems instead of cabbage. I had to try it! It has changed my mind on slaw forever!

So bust out the grill for some BBQ chicken or the Traeger for some smoked pulled pork! This is a great slaw to add to a pulled pork sandwich! It’s time for some summer BBQing and this broccoli slaw recipe is on the menu!

What Ingredients are Needed for Broccoli Slaw?

I said that this was simple, so now I’m going to prove it. You can go with the store bought broccoli slaw to make it super duper easy, or go totally from scratch. Either way, it’s going to be a hit at the BBQ. Here is your ingredients list:

  • Broccoli Stalks (or a bag of broccoli slaw mix)
  • Carrots (shredded)
  • Mayonnaise (light)
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Raisins (or craisins/dried cranberries)
  • Ground Mustard
  • Salt Pepper
  • Sliced Almonds

The measurements for each ingredient is listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Broccoli Slaw

Here are the steps for making this yummy colorful veggie side dish:

  1. Peel the carrots and set them aside.
  2. Slice off the outer skin of the broccoli stems.
  3. Grate the carrots and broccoli stems (use a food processor or electric shredder, or buy a bag of broccoli slaw) and add to a large bowl.
  4. Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar.
  5. Add the rest of the broccoli slaw dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.
  6. Add the shredded vegetables and raisins and toss to combine. Then chill. Letting it sit in the fridge for at least an hour or so will really amplify the flavors.
  7. Top with sliced almonds before serving if desired. I love the crunch it adds!
    • If you have an almond allergy, crunchy sunflower seeds or pistachios would be great substitutes.

The detailed instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

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Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak

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Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak

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This vibrant Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak is a protein-packed dish bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Topped with a creamy homemade Thai peanut dressing, it’s the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying! Perfect for lunch or dinner!

Love the rich, nutty flavors of Pad Thai (Thai peanut noodles)? You’re in for a treat! Skip the pasta and give this Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak a try—it’s a fresh, feel-good twist on a classic favorite.

I can’t stand thinking up a healthy dinner idea every day! It’s exhausting. Cade isn’t much help either (sorry, Cade), and even brainstorming quick dinner recipes can feel like a chore. Throw in the “healthy” factor, and I’m already over it. That’s exactly why I came up with this Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak. It’s the result of a little rule I’ve been testing out over the past year.

When we started getting more and more requests for healthy dinner recipes, especially quick ones, I knew we needed to rethink things. Not just for adults, but for busy families juggling everything life throws at them.

So one day, as Cade and I were hashing this out, a light bulb went off: instead of stressing about brand-new recipes, why not start with dishes we already love and simply swap out the unhealthy ingredients for better, feel-good options? And guess what? It worked! This salad is proof that healthy can be delicious, simple, and totally doable! Even on a busy weeknight.

How to Make Your Favorite Recipe Healthy

Our new rule is simple: start with a favorite recipe, add more fruits and veggies, and swap out sugars and processed ingredients for healthier alternatives.

It’s easier than you’d think! For example, we took a classic lasagna recipe and made a few clever changes. We used thinly sliced zucchini instead of pasta and cottage cheese instead of ricotta. The result? A dish so good that no one even noticed the swaps. It all bakes together perfectly, and the zucchini melts right in, making it an effortless upgrade.

Who says healthy eating can’t be sneaky and delicious?

Ingredients Needed For Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak

Salad Ingredients:

  • Flank Steak
  • Mixed Greens
  • Spinach
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Orange Bell Pepper
  • Red Cabbage
  • Avocados
  • Carrot
  • Cucumber
  • Jalapeño
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Cilantro
  • Dry Roasted, Salted Peanuts
  • Green Onions

Sauce and Dressing Ingredients:

  • Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Sriracha
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Toasted Sesame Oil
  • Warm Water
  • Rice Vinegar
  • Fresh Ginger, grated
  • Garlic
  • Soy Sauce
  • Honey
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