Go Back
–+ servings
close up of chili's street corn recipe on a baking sheet with cilantro

Chili’s Street Corn Recipe (Copycat Mexican Street Corn)

This Chili's street corn recipe is the perfect summer appetizer. It is so flavorful and so easy to make too!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 ears of corn husks removed
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup grated cotija cheese more for topping
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • juice of one lime
  • Salt to taste
  • lime cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on the outside and tender on the inside, about 10-15 minutes.
    4 ears of corn
  • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt to taste.
    1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup grated cotija cheese, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, juice of one lime, Salt
  • Remove the corn from the grill and allow it to cool down slightly. Brush each ear with the mayonnaise mixture. then top with cilantro, and more chili powder if desired.
    Fresh cilantro
  • Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
    lime

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chili's street corn, Chili's Street Corn recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!