Spice up your spring with this Chili Lime Chicken & Corn Skillet, ready in 20 minutes! Tender chicken and sweet corn are tossed in a tangy chili-lime sauce—perfect for a fast, flavorful weeknight meal in one pan.
Why It’s a Hit
This skillet brings spring freshness with juicy corn and a bold chili-lime kick. It’s quick, healthy, and easy—ideal for busy nights with big taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime (~2 tbsp)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: cilantro
How to Make It
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes until golden. Remove.
- Sauté corn 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken, add chili powder, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Recipe Card: Chili Lime Chicken & Corn Skillet
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 270 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime (~2 tbsp)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet, cook chicken 5-6 min. Remove.
- Sauté corn 3-4 min.
- Add chicken back, stir in chili powder, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper. Cook 1 min.
- Serve hot, garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Add bell peppers for extra crunch.
