Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl
A vibrant mix of grilled chicken, sweet corn, creamy sauce, fresh herbs, and zesty lime, inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 3–4 ears Fresh corn (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1–2 tsp Chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by marinating it in olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Char the corn on the grill for about 10 minutes or heat the frozen corn in a pan until caramelized.
- Make the street corn sauce by mixing mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and chili powder in a bowl.
- Assemble the bowl with rice or quinoa, grilled chicken strips, charred corn, and drizzle the creamy sauce over the top.
- Serve warm, garnished with cotija cheese and cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional toppings like sliced radishes, avocado, or crispy tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, street corn, Mexican cuisine, grilled chicken, summer recipes
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