Best 9 Grilled Chili Corn Recipes

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Grilled chili corn is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even a main course. It's a great way to use up leftover chili and corn on the cob, and it's also a great way to change up your grilling routine. With its smoky flavor and slightly charred exterior, grilled chili corn is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH LIME, RED CHILI AND COTIJA



Grilled Corn Salad with Lime, Red Chili and Cotija image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ears fresh corn, silks removed, husk on, soaked in cold water 30 minutes
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 limes, juiced and 1 zested
1 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup grated cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Grill corn until charred on all sides, 10 or so minutes. Take off the grill and remove the kernels with a sharp knife. While you are cutting the corn, put a cast iron skillet on the grill to heat.
  • Add the corn and the remaining ingredients to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy and heated through. Serve with the steak.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER



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Chili lime butter adds a delicious finishing touch to grilled corn on the cob. Perfect to accompany any barbecue gathering, large or small. The butter can be flavored one day ahead and then brought to room temperature before serving.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 6 ears of corn

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno, minced (or to taste)
salt
6 ears corn, in the husks

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a small bowl, add the chili powder, lime peel, lime juice, jalapeño and salt and mix well.
  • Shape the butter into any form you like, cover and place in the refrigerator until shortly before ready to serve, at which time allow butter to soften.
  • Heat grill to medium-high.
  • Place corn (in husk) on the grill, rotating the corn so you cook on all sides, for approximately 15 minutes total.
  • Remove from grill and cool slightly (so you are able to peel the husk) and peel. Place corn back on grill over the same flame for about 4 minutes, once again rotating the corn for even grill marks.
  • Serve the corn immediately with the chili lime butter.
  • Cooking option: Place the corn (in the husk) on a plate and microwave for 5 minutes (21/2 minutes per side); when ready to grill, remove the husks and grill over a medium-high flame for about 2 minutes per side.

CHILI-LIME GRILLED CORN-ON-THE-COB



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The perfect grilled corn for a summer barbeque! Always a huge success because it is the perfect mix of spicy and tangy. It is also a great option for the grill because there is no need to smother the corn in butter to make it taste good. Goes great with barbequed steaks or chicken.

Provided by cmburden09

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
½ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Soak husked ears of corn in a bowl of water for 5 to 10 minutes. Mix lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Remove corn from water and grill, turning often, until corn is golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Brush ears with seasoned lime juice as you turn the corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 53.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHILI LIME GRILLED CORN ON THE COB



Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob image

A southwest twist on corn on the cob. A truly flavorful experience! From Chatelaine August 2011. The taste of summer!

Provided by Isabeau

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 12 12 ears corn, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ears corn
1/3 cup lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat BBQ to medium-high. Husk corn. Soak in water at least 5 minutes before grilling.
  • Stir lime juice with chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. (We would suggest adding tequilla) Set aside.
  • Place cobs on grill, using tongs to turn every 2 minutes until charred, about 10 min total. After each turn, brush the length of the cob with juice mixture. Transer to a platter. Serve when cool enough to handle.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHILI POWDER AND LIME



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Grilled corn always elicits oohs and aahs, even though it only takes minutes to make. Imagine, then, how doubly impressed your friends will be when you toss the corn with a spicy seasoning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Entertaining     Seasonal     Summer Entertaining     BBQ & Grilling Recipes

Yield Makes 16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ears shucked corn
1/2 lime
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Grill corn over high heat, turning until lightly blackened in places and kernels are just tender when pressed, about 12 minutes.
  • Cut each ear into 4 pieces. Transfer to a sturdy, medium-size paper bag and squeeze lime over corn. Sprinkle with chili powder and coarse salt. Close bag and shake to coat. Serve immediately from the bag or in a bowl.

GRILLED CHICKEN CHILI VERDE AND CORN ON THE COB WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM



Grilled Chicken Chili Verde and Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Cream image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large poblano peppers
1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling plus 2 tablespoons
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
18 to 20 tomatillos, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 chipotle in adobo, mashed into paste
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
2 limes, 1 zested, 1 whole
4 ears corn on cob, shucked and rinsed
2 to 3 cups chicken stock, depends upon how thick you like your sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, divided
3 tablespoons fresh mint, a generous handful
1 sack white corn tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Heat broiler and grill pan to high.
  • Place peppers under broiler and char on all sides, 15 minutes. Place the peppers in a paper sack or in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Peel, seed and chop peppers into large dice.
  • While peppers cook, coat the chicken with a healthy drizzle of oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken 3 minutes on each side. Chop into a bite size dice and reserve.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno, onions and garlic and cook a few minutes while you process the tomatillos into a chunky salsa consistency in food processor. Add the tomatillos to onions and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
  • While the tomatillos cook, in a small pot heat cream with chipotle and the zest of 1 lime over low heat. Reduce 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle corn with oil and grill until charred all over, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock to chili. Stir in the chicken and season with cumin. Simmer 5 to 6 minutes and stir in peppers, 2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and the mint. Turn heat off.
  • Add the juice of 2 limes to the chili and stir.
  • Serve each bowl of chili with a handful of lightly crushed chips on top and a sprinkle of cheese.
  • Pour a ladle of chipotle cream over the corn and garnish with a little cilantro, chives and a sprinkle of cheese.

CHILI'S FIRE-GRILLED CORN GUACAMOLE



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I worked at Chili's for 2 1/2 years and just this year they came out with the most delicious guacamole I'd ever tried. This is the authentic recipe for it.

Provided by misaistheboofy

Categories     Avocado

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 avocados
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1 -2 ear corn
1 -2 whole jalapeno
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons cilantro
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Husk and wash corn, then deep fry for 1 minute.
  • Wash jalapeno(s) and deep fry for 1 minute.
  • Place corn on the cob and jalapeno(s) on gas grill and cook until slightly blackened on each side.
  • Remove corn kernels from cob and measure out 1 cup of kernels.
  • Finely chop jalapeno(s) after removing stem.
  • In a large bowl, mash the avocados.
  • Mix in pico de gallo, fire-grilled corn kernels, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.
  • Enjoy!

GRILLED CHILI LIME CORN



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Make and share this Grilled Chili Lime Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ngdarlen

Categories     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ears corn, with husks
1/2 cup real butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 -2 teaspoon ground red chilies or 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Prepare chili-lime spread by mixing all the ingredients together.
  • Heat coals or gas grill.
  • Remove large outer husks from each ear of corn;turn back inner husks and remove silk.
  • Spread each ear of corn with about 2 teaspoons of chili-lime spread;reserve remaining spread.
  • Pull husks up over ears and secure ends with fine wire(I don't secure mine)
  • Grill corn uncovered 3 inches from MEDIUM heat 20-30 minutes,turning frequently,until tender.
  • Serve corn with remaining spread.
  • ***TIP***I grill my corn on my gas grill,on the top rack, covered,and it came out the same as directed.

GRILLED CHILI CORN



GRILLED CHILI CORN image

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp dried crushed red pepper
12 earns corn, husked
1/2 cup butter, melted.

Steps:

  • Prepare medium-high heat grill. Combine first 4 ingredients and whisk to blend. Season generously with salt. Place corn in lg baking dish. Rub all of oil mixture over corn, covering completely. Grill corn until tender, basting frequently with melted butter and any oil mixture from bottom of baking dish and turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Bon Appetit, August 1995 Serves 8

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Corn: Select fresh, sweet corn on the cob with tightly packed kernels. Avoid corn that has dried out or has blemishes.
  • Prepare the Corn: Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Rinse the corn under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Brush with Oil: Brush the corn with olive oil or melted butter to help prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
  • Season Generously: Sprinkle the corn with a generous amount of salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra flavor.
  • Grill Over Medium Heat: Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F) and cook the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Check for Doneness: The corn is done when the kernels are tender and slightly charred. You can also insert a toothpick into the center of the corn; if it comes out clean, the corn is ready.
  • Garnish and Serve: Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly before serving. You can garnish with additional herbs, butter, or a squeeze of lime juice.

Conclusion:

Grilled chili corn is a simple yet flavorful side dish that perfectly complements a variety of grilled meats, poultry, and fish. With its combination of sweet corn, smoky chili powder, and tangy lime juice, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue or summer gathering. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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