{"id":"182d7a91-5ada-4575-90f6-f9d091a24dd6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/182d7a91-5ada-4575-90f6-f9d091a24dd6","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a61544943/mexican-street-corn-chicken-skillet-recipe/","title":"Mexican Street Corn Chicken Skillet","description":"Think elote, the ever delightful Mexican street corn, but include some chicken for a comforting yet bright and smoky one-pan chicken dinner.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H10M","ingredients":[{"text":"1/2 c. (60 g.) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":60,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts","item":"(6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts","quantity":4},{"text":"2 tbsp. neutral or extra-virgin olive oil, divided","item":"neutral or extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 shallot, finely chopped","item":"shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 ear of corn, shucked, kernels removed","item":"ear of corn, shucked, kernels removed","quantity":1},{"text":"1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped","item":"red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tbsp. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. chili powder, plus more for serving","item":"chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 c. tequila or dry white wine","item":"tequila or dry white wine","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 c. low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. sour cream or crème fraîche","item":"sour cream or crème fraîche","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 c. crumbled queso fresco","item":"crumbled queso fresco","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 lime","item":"lime","quantity":0.5},{"text":"1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves","item":"fresh cilantro leaves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375°. On a shallow plate, season flour with salt and pepper. Pat chicken dry and coat on all sides with seasoned flour; shake off excess."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large cast-iron or heatproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate."},{"number":3,"text":"In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 3 minutes. Add corn kernels, bell peppers, and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until paste is brick red, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more."},{"number":4,"text":"Pour in tequila, scraping off any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in crème fraîche; season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet. Spoon sauce over."},{"number":6,"text":"Transfer to oven and bake, turning chicken halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165°, 10 to 12 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Crumble cheese over. Squeeze in juice from lime. Top with cilantro and sprinkle with chili powder."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:11.844263+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:11.844263+00:00"}