What’s in Street Corn Chicken?
Full of simple ingredients, this flavorful chicken comes together in less than an hour.
Chicken Breasts: Thinly sliced chicken breasts work best. Salt + Pepper: To taste! Butter: I’m using unsalted for this recipe. Royal Ready-to-Heat Mexican Style Rice & Street Corn: Packed with flavor and helps cut cooking time! Frozen Corn: A few more corn kernels never hurt anyone. Cilantro: Finely chopped fresh cilantro is a must! Cotija Cheese: Feel free to use queso fresco too! Diced Green Chiles: A mellow, yet nuanced flavor profile. Garlic: Minced! Jalapeño: Remove seeds and membrane if spice isn’t your thing. Lime Juice: Go fresh if you can! Roma Tomatoes: I like Roma, but your favorite tomato is welcome too.
Variations on Elote Chicken
There are many ways to change up this street corn chicken skillet to suit your personal tastes!
To make it spicier, feel free to add some cayenne pepper, fajita seasoning, or adobo seasoning in step 6. To make it less spicy, reduce or omit the jalapeño. For a loaded Mexican street corn chicken skillet, add a drained can of black beans and diced red bell peppers to the corn mixture. You can also top your street corn chicken with a mixture of ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1-2 tablespoons of hot sauce or taco sauce to get that classic street corn creaminess! Have corn tortillas on hand? Taco Tuesday never looked so good.
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. Authentic Royal is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to Store and Reheat Chicken Street Corn Skillet
Store leftover Mexican street corn chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second bursts until warmed through.
How to Freeze Chicken Elote
Freeze Mexican street corn chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
What to Serve with Mexican Street Corn Skillet Chicken
While this recipe brings a whole meal to the table in just one pan, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the appetizers. As the chicken cooks, serve up these Foil Packet Nachos alongside a Pineapple Agua Fresca or Frozen Margarita to whet their appetite. Then finish the night with a slice of decadent Tres Leches Cake.
More Street Corn Recipes We Love
Mexican Street Corn Salsa Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Mexican Street Corn Off the Cob Mexican Street Corn Dip
