Description
Make a flavorful Street Corn Chicken Bowl that captures the taste of Mexican street corn with grilled chicken, charred corn, and a creamy lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (for base)
- 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup water or milk (for dressing consistency)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let it rest, then slice or dice it.
- While the chicken cooks, char the corn. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until some kernels are lightly blackened, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the creamy dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, and water or milk until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top the rice with the sliced chicken and the charred corn.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the chicken and corn mixture.
- Garnish each bowl generously with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- For meal prepping, store the chicken, corn, rice, and dressing separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the textures fresh.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning or the dressing.
- You can substitute shredded lettuce or quinoa for the rice base if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110