Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable)
Grilled chicken and charred corn topped with zesty lime crema, cotija cheese, and fresh avocado in a hearty Mexican-inspired bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Corn
10 - 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
11 - 1 tbsp butter
12 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Crema
14 - 1/2 cup sour cream
15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
16 - 2 tbsp lime juice
17 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Bowls & Toppings
19 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
20 - 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
22 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
23 - 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
24 - 1 avocado sliced
25 - Lime wedges for serving
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels, chili powder, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
04 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, and avocado. Drizzle with crema and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The smoky charred corn against cool creamy crema hits every craving in one bite
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Dont skip resting the chicken or all those juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- The crema needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge to let the garlic powder bloom and flavors meld together
03 -
- Cast iron skillets give the best corn char but any heavy pan will work if you let it get properly hot first
- Room temperature chicken grills more evenly so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking