Grilled Chicken with Fresh Corn Cakes

Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Corn Cakes
56 min.
4
832kcal

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If you're looking for a deliciously satisfying meal that perfectly balances flavors and textures, look no further than this Grilled Chicken with Fresh Corn Cakes. This dish is not only dairy-free but also packed with vibrant ingredients that will delight your taste buds. Imagine tender, juicy chicken marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic concoction, grilled to perfection alongside sweet, smoky corn on the cob. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or a weekend gathering with friends.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the fresh corn cakes, which bring a delightful sweetness and a fluffy texture to the plate. Made with grilled corn and fragrant basil, they provide a unique twist on traditional cornbread, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. The addition of crispy hickory-smoked bacon lends a savory crunch that perfectly complements the dish, while the peppery arugula salad drizzled with a bright lemon dressing adds a refreshing finish.

This Grilled Chicken with Fresh Corn Cakes recipe is not just a meal; it's an experience that invites you to savor every moment. With just 56 minutes of your time, you'll create a dish that's both hearty and wholesome, making it unbeatable for lunch or dinner. Let’s fire up the grill and bring a splash of summer to your table with this incredible recipe!

Ingredients

  • slices hickory-smoked bacon thick cooked
  • cups arugula loosely packed
  •  skinned and boned chicken breasts 
  • oz buttermilk cornbread mix 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  •  ears corn fresh
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves pressed
  •  lemons 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • grill
  • measuring cup
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat. Grate zest from lemons to equal 1 Tbsp.
  2. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice from lemons into a measuring cup to equal 1/4 cup.
  3. Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, next 3 ingredients, and 1 tsp. salt. Reserve 1/4 cup lemon mixture.
  4. Pour remaining lemon mixture in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add chicken. Seal and chill 15 minutes, turning once.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
  6. Brush corn with 1 Tbsp. olive oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt.
  7. Grill chicken and corn at the same time, covered with grill lid, 20 minutes, turning chicken once and turning corn every 4 to 5 minutes.
  8. Remove chicken, and cover. Hold each grilled cob upright on a cutting board, and carefully cut downward, cutting kernels from cob.
  9. Stir together cornbread mix and 2/3 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in basil and 1 cup grilled corn kernels.
  10. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each corn cake onto a hot, lightly greased griddle. Cook cakes 3 to 4 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry and cooked; turn and cook other side.
  11. Thinly slice chicken. To serve, place 2 corn cakes on each plate, top with chicken and 2 bacon slices. Toss arugula with reserved lemon mixture.
  12. Place arugula on bacon, and sprinkle with corn kernels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories832kcal
Protein22.73%
Fat53%
Carbs24.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.38
Glycemic Load
1.58
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
33.118260746417%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
17.3mg
Hesperetin
22.6mg
Naringenin
0.45mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
1.56mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
3.52mg
Myricetin
0.43mg
Quercetin
1.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:832.22kcal
41.61%
Fat:49.83g
76.65%
Saturated Fat:11.36g
70.99%
Carbohydrates:51.34g
17.11%
Net Carbohydrates:44.65g
16.24%
Sugar:15.14g
16.83%
Cholesterol:138.37mg
46.12%
Sodium:1736.34mg
75.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:48.08g
96.16%
Vitamin B3:22.21mg
111.04%
Selenium:66.88µg
95.54%
Vitamin B6:1.6mg
79.9%
Phosphorus:710.17mg
71.02%
Vitamin C:51.84mg
62.84%
Vitamin B1:0.56mg
37.26%
Vitamin B5:3.56mg
35.63%
Potassium:1107.62mg
31.65%
Vitamin K:32.98µg
31.41%
Fiber:6.68g
26.73%
Vitamin E:3.91mg
26.04%
Magnesium:97.88mg
24.47%
Folate:94.46µg
23.62%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.74%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.82%
Iron:3.09mg
17.15%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.61%
Vitamin A:578.21IU
11.56%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
9.95%
Copper:0.19mg
9.4%
Calcium:80.79mg
8.08%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.3%
Source:My Recipes