
Charred Street Corn Chicken Flatbread
Yield: 8 flatbreads
Ingredients
Marinade (Chicken):
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1 tsp (2 g) black pepper
Chicken & Toppings:
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded to ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness
- 10 ears corn, husked (about 6 cups / 1.5 L kernels once removed from cob)
- 2 tbsp (30 g) salt (for corn water)
- 64 Black Diamond Monterey Jack cheese slices
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced (300 g)
- 10 jalapeños, thinly sliced (200 g)
- 2 cups (300 g) Président feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 flatbreads (10–12 inch / 25–30 cm)
Yogurt Cilantro Sauce:
- 2 cups (500 mL) iÖGO 3.25% plain yogurt
- 1 bunch cilantro (60 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (10 g)
- 2 tsp (12 g) salt
- 2 limes, juiced and zested
Garnish:
- Tajín, to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Directions
Chicken:
- Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces and equipment. Use designated cutting boards for products being used.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even ¼-inch thickness.
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes.
- Slice into ¼-inch strips.
Corn:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Boil corn for 3 minutes.
- Remove and drain well.
- Char corn over an open flame or grill until lightly blackened.
- Remove kernels from the cob, keeping them in as large pieces as possible.
Remaining Ingredients:
- Add yogurt, cilantro, garlic, salt, lime juice, and lime zest to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate until service.
- Slice red onions and jalapeños.
- Store all components chilled in separate containers until service.
For Service:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place flatbread on a sheet pan.
- Top each with 8 cheese slices.
- Add chicken, corn, red onion, and jalapeño evenly over each flatbread.
- Bake for 5–6 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and the flatbread is heated through.
- Remove from oven.
- Top with feta cheese, yogurt cilantro sauce, chopped cilantro, and Tajín.
- Cut into portions and serve immediately while warm.
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