Chili-Lime Grilled Chicken with Charred Corn Pico
Juicy chili-lime grilled chicken thighs pair with sweet charred corn and a quick peach-tomato pico that makes the most of July produce in Washington.
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Natural Boneless and Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL!1 lb $4.49
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $1.25
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Fresh California Yellow Peach – Each1 medium peach, diced $3.99
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Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch1 medium tomato, diced $2.49
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Jumbo Sweet Onions1/4 cup finely diced $1.29
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Organic Cilantro1/3 cup chopped, divided $1.99
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each2 limes, juiced, divided $1.50
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Garlic2 cloves, grated or minced $0.99
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 small jalapeño, finely chopped, optional $2.99
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Corn or flour tortillas4 small tortillas
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Olive oil or neutral oil2 tablespoons
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Chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high and clean the grates. Pat the chicken thighs dry; dice the peach and tomato, finely dice the sweet onion, chop the cilantro, mince the garlic, and finely chop the jalapeño if using.
- In a bowl, mix the oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, juice of 1 lime, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat; let them marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while the grill heats.
- Make the peach-tomato pico by combining the peach, tomato, sweet onion, jalapeño, half the cilantro, juice of 1/2 lime, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust with more lime or salt as needed.
- Brush the corn lightly with a little oil and season with a pinch of salt. Grill the corn, turning every few minutes, until tender and charred in spots, about 10–12 minutes total; move to a cooler part of the grill if it darkens too fast.
- Grill the chicken thighs for 5–7 minutes per side, closing the lid between turns, until deeply marked and the thickest part reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, warm the tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs or serve the ears whole with a squeeze of the remaining lime.
- Slice the chicken against the grain and plate with warm tortillas, charred corn, peach-tomato pico, and the remaining cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges if you have them.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $14–$18 for the listed ingredients used, plus pantry staples.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 620 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs from corn and tortillas, and fresh produce-forward fiber.
Drink pairing: A crisp Mexican lager, lime sparkling water, or a bright Sauvignon Blanc works well with the smoky grill char and citrusy salsa.