Grilled Chicken with Fresh Corn Relish
Serves: 6
Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
BY EMEALS
INGREDIENTS
3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp honey
½ tsp garlic powder
1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ tsp salt, divided
¾ tsp pepper, divided
3 ears corn, shucked
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1½ tsp lemon zest
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Stir together 2 Tbsp oil, honey, and garlic powder.
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Cut chicken in half crosswise, and pound to an even thickness between plastic wrap using a meat mallet; sprinkle with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Rub honey mixture all over chicken.
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Sprinkle corn with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Wrap corn in foil, twisting ends to seal.
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Grill corn, covered, turning occasionally, 12 minutes. Grill chicken, covered, 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done.
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Cut kernels from cobs; discard cobs. Toss together corn, basil, 1 Tbsp oil, lemon zest, and jalapeno pepper. Spoon corn mixture over chicken.
