On a rustic serving board rests a bronzed, grill-marked piece of chicken. Next to it is a golden-hued corn pudding, its consistency molten, sparkling with specks of green herbs. The chicken is adorned with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a slice of lemon.

Cilantro Marinated Grilled Chicken with a Corn Pudding

Name: Cilantro Marinated Grilled Chicken with a Corn Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: Cilantro, 2 bunches chopped; Boneless chicken breasts, skin on, 2; Fresh corn kernels, 2 cups; Whole milk, 1 cup; Eggs, 2; Butter, 2 tablespoons; Maple syrup, 1 tablespoon; Garlic cloves, 2 minced; Limes, 2 juiced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt & Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 16, 2025

Taking Southern comforts to an elevated level, we elevate the humble chicken with a cilantro marinade and corn pudding. The cilantro offers an aromatic flair that freshens up this dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cilantro - 2 bunches - chopped
Boneless chicken breasts, skin on - 2
Fresh corn kernels - 2 cups
Whole milk - 1 cup
Eggs - 2
Butter - 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Limes - 2 - juiced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt & pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌿🍗⏲️

Mix cilantro, garlic, lime juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 2 - 🔥🍗⏲️

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3 - 🍳🌽🧈

While chicken is grilling, melt the butter in a pan and add the corn kernels. Cook until softened.
Step 4 - 🍳🥛🌿

In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, maple syrup, remainder of the cilantro, salt and pepper. Pour over the cooked corn kernels, mix thoroughly.
Step 5 - 🥘🌽⏲️

Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the pudding is set.
Step 6 - 🍽️🍗🌽

Serve grilled chicken with a side of corn pudding, garnished with remaining cilantro and a lime wedge.

Additional

The cilantro and lime in this dish gives an otherwise heavy meal a light, floral note. For a vegetarian dish, substitute chicken with portobello mushrooms, for a meaty yet meatless alternative. Kid friendly suggestion: Invite the kids to help with the marinating and mixing the corn pudding.