Street Corn Chicken Bowl
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Street Corn Chicken Bowl, a deliciously easy meal that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each bite is a celebration of fresh ingredients that will impress both your taste buds and your guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh corn (or frozen)
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and squeezing lime juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked corn, mayonnaise, diced onion, lime juice, and additional chili powder if desired.
- Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble bowls by layering the street corn mixture and sliced chicken. Top generously with cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve with an extra squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 320g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking. - Substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different twist. - Experiment with spices like smoked paprika to customize your bowl.