Feel free to make the relish a day or two in advance, but be sure not to add the avocado until just before you're ready to serve. As the relish sits in your refrigerator, the flavors will meld together.

Prep Time

    •    Prep time: 20 minutes
    •    Cook time: 30 minutes (plus marinating and resting time)
    •    Yield: Serves 2-4

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

    •    1 tsp whole black peppercorns
    •    1 tsp whole coriander seeds
    •    1 tsp whole cumin seeds
    •    1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
    •    ¼ cup light brown sugar
    •    1 tbsp ancho chile powder
    •    2 tsps lemon zest
    •    ½ tsp cinnamon
    •    Kosher salt, to taste
    •    4 medium (1½ pounds) skin-on chicken breasts

For the Charred Corn Relish:

    •    2 ears corn, husked
    •    ¼ cup sugar
    •    ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    •    ¼ cup lime juice
    •    ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
    •    1 (9 ounces) avocado, pitted and diced
    •    1 tbsp chopped mint
    •    1 tbsp chopped cilantro
    •    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Make the chicken: In a small skillet, toast the black peppercorns, coriander, cumin and mustard seeds over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. With a mortar and pestle, grind the toasted spices to a coarse powder, then transfer to a small bowl. To the ground spices, mix in the brown sugar, ancho chile powder, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt. Rub the spice mix onto the skin-on chicken breasts and allow to marinate in the refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the relish: Light a grill. Grill the corn, turning often, until deeply charred, 8 minutes. Slice the kernels off the cob and set aside. In a medium saucepan, add the sugar over medium heat. Cook until it melts into an amber caramel, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the apple cider vinegar and lime juice, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the charred corn and cucumbers. Let cool to room temperature, then stir in the avocado, herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside while you grill the chicken.
3. Place the chicken breasts skin-sides down on the grill, and cook, flipping once, until they have reached the internal temperature of 165º, 8 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Slice the chicken breasts and divide between plates. Spoon over the relish, then serve.

This great family recipe is thanks to Tasting-Table Recipes at https://www.tastingtable.com/cook/recipes/grilled-chicken-recipe-ancho-chile-powder-summer-grilling-recipe-corn-relish