If there’s one thing that belongs on every summer plate, it’s grilled corn on the cob. Simple, sweet, and a little messy in the best way — it’s the side that feels like summer. And when you drizzle it in chili lime butter? Game over.

This easy summer corn recipe takes barely 20 minutes, but tastes like you’ve been grilling with intention all day. It’s smoky, tangy, buttery, and just the right amount of spicy. Perfect next to burgers, grilled chicken, BBQ ribs, or honestly? Just eaten straight off the cob with your fingers and zero shame.

Ingredients

4 corn on the cob, shucked
1 stick of salted butter, melted, plus more for rubbing on corn 2 limes, juiced
2 tsp chile powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt, if needed, Cilantro, for garnishing, optional

Method

Mix melted butter with seasonings and lime juice, then season to taste with salt
After shucking corn, rub it down with salted butter before throwing it on the grill
Grill for about 15 minutes until nicely charred
Baste with chili lime butter, reserving some for drizzling after
Grill for a few more minutes, then take off the heat and baste with the remaining butter on top
Garnish with cilantro if desired

Grilling for a crowd? Keep your corn warm in a foil packet on the upper grill rack and drizzle fresh butter before serving. Or slice the kernels off and toss them into a salad for a chili-lime corn salad moment.

Tip: Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or just making dinner on a Tuesday, this Chili Lime Corn on the Cob is your golden hour side dish. Smoky, buttery, bright — and honestly, ridiculously easy.

Enjoy!

Cortney

Cortney LaCorte

Cortney LaCorte is the creator of CheeseGal, a food and entertaining blog born in her Nashville kitchen that celebrates cheese, charcuterie and joyful gatherings