Blueberry-Corn Grilled Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken thighs and sweet Washington midsummer corn meet a bright, lightly spicy blueberry-lime relish in this fresh California Modern dinner for two.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless and Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL!
    1 pound $4.49
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $1.25
  • Simple Truth Organic® Blueberries
    1 cup $6.99
  • Green Onions
    2 $1.50
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    1 $1.50
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
    1 small $2.99
  • Garlic
    1 clove $0.99
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    1 1/2 tablespoons, divided
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon, divided
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • M de Minuty Provence France Rose Wine
    1 bottle $28.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Pat the chicken dry; mince the garlic, thinly slice the green onions, seed and mince the jalapeño, and zest and juice the lime.
  2. Mix 2 teaspoons olive oil with the garlic, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken with the mixture and let it stand for 10 minutes while the grill heats.
  3. Lightly oil the corn with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer it to a cutting board.
  4. Grill the chicken over direct heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, closing the lid between turns, until browned and the thickest piece reaches 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Cut the kernels from the cobs. Gently combine them with the blueberries, green onions, jalapeño, lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, honey, remaining olive oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Slice the rested chicken and divide between two plates. Spoon the blueberry-corn relish alongside and over the chicken, then serve immediately.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $17–$19

Health notes: About 560 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein plus fiber and antioxidants from corn and blueberries.

Drink pairing: A dry Rosé complements the berries, while Sauvignon Blanc echoes the relish’s lime acidity.

Wine picks:

  • M de Minuty Provence France Rose Wine $28.99 1 bottle
  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $14.99 1 bottle

Why it works: These pairings cover both sides of the dish: a dry, fruit-friendly rosé for the blueberry, smoky paprika, and grilled chicken, plus a high-acid Sauvignon Blanc to sharpen the lime, jalapeño, and sweet corn relish.