Street Corn Risotto

Bowl of street corn risotto topped with a sliced chicken tender

Street Corn Risotto

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: Tenderloins and Strips

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken tender
  • 4 Tbsp Butter salted and divided
  • 1 Onion white, small, and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 cups Corn fresh
  • 4 cups Chicken stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup Arborio rice
  • ¼-½ cup Mayo
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1/8 cup Cotija cheese
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Grill corn until beginning to blister. Let cool and cut off cob.
  • Heat stock in saucepan over medium heat to simmer.
  • In a large pan, add 2 Tbsp butter, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Heat until onion is soft. Add corn and continue to cook until heated through.
  • Remove corn and set aside. Melt remaining butter in pan. Add oil and rice. Stir the rice to coat with oil and butter.
  • Slowly add the heated stock into the rice, about ½ cup at a time. Stir the rice continuously, adding stock when liquid starts to be absorbed by the rice. Keep repeating until all the stock is used (about 25-30 minutes). Remove from heat.
  • Mix the mayo, corn, and lime juice together. Once mixture is ready, mix in with the risotto and stir well to combine. Stir in cheese and chili powder.
  • Cook chicken per specifications.
  • Top risotto with sliced chicken tender, green onion, and more chili powder.