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