Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Grilled chicken meets charred street corn with creamy cotija and tangy lime crema for a vibrant, satisfying bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Street Corn

09 - 2 ears corn on the cob or 1½ cups frozen corn, thawed
10 - 1 tablespoon butter
11 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - ¼ teaspoon chili powder
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Bowl Base

14 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
15 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

→ Toppings

16 - ⅓ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
17 - ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

→ Lime Crema

20 - ⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
21 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
22 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
23 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - If using fresh corn, brush with butter and grill until charred in spots, 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, sauté in a skillet with butter until heated through and lightly charred. Toss corn with smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
05 - Divide rice and lettuce between two bowls. Top with sliced chicken, street corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime crema and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about street corn transformed into a complete meal
  • The lime crema ties all the flavors together beautifully
  • Ready in under an hour but tastes like it took all day
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy
  • Don't skip the char on the corn—it's what makes it taste like street corn
  • The crema needs to be made right before serving for the best texture
03 -
  • Use a grill pan indoors when the weather doesn't cooperate
  • Extra chili powder in the crema adds a nice kick

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