Description
Cajun Grilled Chicken with Corn Salsa is a delicious and spicy dish that combines marinated chicken with a fresh corn salsa, perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning with olive oil and coat the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In another bowl, combine corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken topped with corn salsa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before grilling.
- Feel free to add avocado or jalapeños to the corn salsa for additional taste.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun Grilled Chicken, Corn Salsa, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Summer Grilling