Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
126 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Description
Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe features fresh corn cooked on a hot grill with a light coating of neutral oil to promote even charring without burning. Once grilled, the corn is brushed with a butter mixed with chili powder and salt, infusing the buttery richness with a mild heat and seasoning. The addition of lime juice brightens the flavors, while chopped cilantro scattered on top lends a fresh finish. The high heat grill cooks the corn evenly, turning it regularly to ensure all sides develop a slightly smoky char.
The combination of sweet corn, smoky chili butter, and tangy lime creates a flavorful yet straightforward side dish that pairs well with BBQ or casual summer meals. It’s best served immediately to enjoy the warm, buttery coating and fresh cilantro.
For an alternative, you can cook the corn with the husks pulled back and tied to act as a handle; just ensure most husk material stays away from direct flame to avoid burning. This method keeps the kernels moist while still getting some smoky flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cobs corn husk removed
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 lime
- cilantro to serve, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your BBQ to high heat. Coat the corn in the oil, place it on the grill, and cook it for 10 minutes, turning it every few minutes so that it cooks on all sides.
- Melt the butter in a small frying pan then stir in the chili powder and sea salt.
- When the corn has finished cooking, remove it from the grill and brush the chili butter evenly over each piece. If you don't have a brush you can spoon the butter over the corn.
- Squeeze the lime over the corn, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
- To keep the husks intact when grilling, carefully pull them back, remove silks, then tie husks back using one husk strip as a rope.
- When grilling husked corn, keep most of the husk out of the flame to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ear of corn | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 478IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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