Description
This Street Corn Chicken Bowl brings all the bold flavors of Mexican street corn together with juicy grilled chicken, creamy lime sauce, and smoky spices a satisfying and vibrant meal-in-a-bowl.
Ingredients
**For the chicken:**
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
**For the street corn mix:**
3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
1/2 tsp chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
**For the lime crema:**
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp honey
Pinch of chili powder and salt
**For serving:**
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1 avocado, sliced
Extra cilantro and cotija cheese for garnish
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate 15–30 minutes.
2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Let rest, then slice.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn and cook 5–7 minutes until lightly charred.
4. Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, jalapeño, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, honey, chili powder, and salt for the lime crema.
6. Assemble the bowls: layer rice or quinoa on the bottom, then top with sliced chicken and street corn mix.
7. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime wedges.
8. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Substitute grilled shrimp or tofu for the chicken for a pescatarian or vegetarian version.
Use brown rice, cauliflower rice, or mixed greens as your base.
Make the lime crema ahead of time — it keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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