Cajun Grilled Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa
Spice-rubbed chicken breasts grilled until juicy and topped with a smoky charred corn and tomato salsa. Bold Louisiana heat balanced by sweet summer corn.
Ingredients
Serves 4- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 corn on the cob
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, diced
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
- 2
Grill the corn over high heat until charred on all sides, then cut off the kernels.
- 3
Grill the chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side until cooked through, then rest.
- 4
Toss the charred corn with tomatoes, red onion, lime juice and cilantro.
- 5
Slice the chicken and top with the corn salsa.
- 6
Finish with extra lime and cilantro.
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