Delicious Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe to Try!
Experience the vibrant flavors of street food with this Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl. Juicy chicken, sweet corn, and fresh toppings come together for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- Corn on the cob (or canned or frozen corn)
- Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- Cotija cheese (or feta or queso fresco)
- Chili powder
- Lime juice
- Rice (or quinoa or cauliflower rice)
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Avocado
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and chili powder. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest.
- In a bowl, combine cooked corn, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, and crumbled cotija cheese. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
- While the chicken is resting, cook your rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- Slice the chicken into strips. In serving bowls, start with a base of cilantro lime rice, then top with sliced chicken and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture. Add fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Finish with a sprinkle of extra cotija cheese and a wedge of lime on the side. Serve and enjoy your Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the chicken instead of pan-frying. You can also customize your bowls with your favorite toppings like radishes or pickled onions.