Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken with charred corn, tangy crema, and fresh toppings in a 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 (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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and toss to 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 cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let 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, approximately 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. Arrange sliced chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño slices, and avocado on top. Drizzle with crema and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The charred corn brings that authentic street corn flavor without the mess of eating corn on the cob
- Everything gets prepped while the chicken marinates, making it surprisingly efficient for a bowl with this much flavor
- The creamy lime sauce ties everything together like a restaurant quality dish
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken after grilling or those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in the meat
- The crema thickens slightly as it sits, so make it right before serving
- Getting proper char on the corn requires high heat and patience
03 -
- Prep all your toppings before you start grilling so you can assemble immediately
- Double the crema recipe and use it on tacos or salads throughout the week