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Street Corn Chicken Bowl

A bold and creamy chicken bowl inspired by Mexican street corn with rice, charred corn, and lime crema.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup cotija or feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken in a skillet or grill pan until cooked through and lightly charred.
  3. Char corn in a hot skillet until golden.
  4. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice to make crema.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, corn, crema, cheese, and cilantro.

Notes

Serve warm and customize with your favorite toppings.