Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)
Juicy grilled chicken meets roasted corn, cotija cheese, and zesty lime crema in this vibrant Mexican-inspired bowl.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
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 into thin strips.
03 - Brush fresh corn with butter and grill until charred in spots, 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut kernels from the cob. For frozen corn, sauté in a skillet with butter until heated through and lightly charred. Toss with smoked paprika, chili powder, and 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 serving bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, street corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro on top. Drizzle with lime crema.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything you love about Mexican street corn transformed into a complete, satisfying meal
- The lime crema ties all the flavors together into something unforgettable
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy meat and dry disappointment
- The crema tastes best after sitting for 10 minutes so the flavors can meld
03 -
- Use frozen corn in winter when fresh corn is out of season
- Warm your tortillas on the grill while the chicken cooks