Description
This Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl is a flavorful, protein-packed meal inspired by Mexican street corn. Juicy chicken, sweet corn, creamy dressing, and fresh toppings come together over rice or greens for a satisfying and healthy bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional for sauce)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Optional: diced avocado or sliced jalapeños
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté corn for 3–5 minutes until slightly charred.
- Mix mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with lime juice and smoked paprika to make a creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls: start with rice or quinoa, top with sliced chicken, charred corn, drizzle with creamy sauce, sprinkle cheese, and garnish with cilantro.
- Add optional toppings like avocado or jalapeños and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lime juice and chili powder for 15–30 minutes. You can also roast corn in the oven or on a grill for more authentic street corn flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Bowl
- Method: Skillet / Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: street corn chicken bowl, Mexican bowl, healthy chicken bowl, corn and chicken recipe
