Description
This Bang Bang Corn recipe features fresh ears of corn slathered in a spicy, buttery sauce made with sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic, and lime juice, then grilled to tender, smoky perfection. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a flavorful, vibrant side dish perfect for summer cookouts or any grilling occasion.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Main Ingredients
- 6 ears corn, husks removed
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Make bang bang butter: In a medium bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, melted butter, sriracha, finely minced garlic, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Prepare the grill and corn: Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Take each ear of corn and slather the bang bang butter mixture all over it, ensuring an even coating for maximum flavor.
- Grill the corn: Place the corn on the hot grill. Turn occasionally, basting with any remaining bang bang butter mixture as you go. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes until the corn is tender and has nicely charred, smoky spots.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the corn from the grill and immediately garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of sriracha to taste.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook the corn on a stovetop grill pan or under a broiler, turning carefully to avoid burning.
- Fresh lime juice is key to balancing the sweetness and heat in the sauce, so avoid substitutes if possible.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute the butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bang Bang Corn, grilled corn, spicy corn recipe, sweet chili sauce corn, summer side dish, BBQ side, cilantro garnish
