Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Grilled chicken meets charred corn with zesty crema and fresh toppings in this vibrant Mexican-inspired bowl.

# What You'll 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
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

# How to Make It:

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 thoroughly. 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 fully cooked 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 for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred.
04 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
05 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Arrange grilled chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, and avocado on top. Drizzle with crema and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day planning it
  • The charred corn and creamy crema create this incredible contrast that nobody can resist
  • You can prep most components ahead and still have that fresh off the grill experience
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling is absolutely crucial or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in the meat
  • The crema thickens as it sits, so thin it with a teaspoon of water or lime juice if needed before serving
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before marinating for better sear marks and flavor adherence
  • Use a microplane to zest your limes before juicing them, then freeze the zest for future recipes

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