Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)
Juicy grilled chicken meets charred corn, creamy cotija, and tangy lime crema in this vibrant Mexican-inspired bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Street Corn
09 - 2 ears corn on the cob or 1½ cups frozen corn, thawed
10 - 1 tablespoon butter
11 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - ¼ teaspoon chili powder
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Bowl Base
14 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
15 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
→ Toppings
16 - ⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta
17 - ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ Lime Crema
20 - ⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
21 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
22 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
23 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - For fresh corn, brush with butter and grill until charred in spots, 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut kernels off the cob. For frozen corn, sauté in a skillet with butter until heated through and lightly charred. Toss corn with smoked paprika, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
04 - Whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Divide rice and lettuce between two bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, street corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro on top. Drizzle with lime crema and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Restaurant quality street corn flavors in under an hour
- Perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and bright all in one bowl
- Customizable toppings make everyone happy
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
- The lime crema tastes better after it sits for 10 minutes, make it first
- Get your grill nice and hot, those char marks are where the flavor lives
03 -
- Grill extra corn on the weekend and you are halfway to a quick weeknight meal
- Cotija cheese freezes well, stock up when you find it
- The spice rub works on pork chops or fish too