Description
A foolproof grilled corn recipe featuring a smoky char, sweet brown sugar glaze, and spicy chili-lime kick. This easy side dish is ready in 20 minutes and is perfect for BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 ears of fresh sweet corn, husked and silk removed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (kosher salt preferred)
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup feta or cotija cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over each ear of corn, ensuring all kernels are coated.
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until kernels are tender and have char marks on all sides.
- Remove corn from the grill.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each ear.
- Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh sweet corn. If using frozen corn, thaw completely and pat dry to ensure proper charring. Do not skip the lime juice; it balances the sweetness and richness. If the sugar burns, move the corn to a cooler part of the grill. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
Keywords: grilled corn, sweet and spicy corn, labor day side dish, bbq side, easy corn recipe, vegan corn, gluten-free side