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Street Corn Chicken Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Bowl: A Vibrant and Flavorful Dinner Delight

This vibrant Street Corn Chicken Bowl brings the flavors of summer right to your table, featuring grilled chicken and zesty corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Vegetable oil can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Regular paprika works as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked for best flavor
For the Corn
  • 2 cups Corn kernels Fresh or frozen, thawed and dried
For the Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is healthier alternative
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Plain yogurt can be used
  • 1 lime Lime, juiced Can substitute with lemon juice
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled Feta cheese can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped Parsley can replace if preferred
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked rice White or brown; quinoa or cauliflower rice as alternatives

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously.
  2. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Char the corn by adding it to a skillet or on the grill for about 5 minutes until slightly charred.
  4. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice to make lime crema.
  5. To assemble, layer cooked rice, sliced chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese, and lime crema in serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh and customize ingredients to fit your taste preferences. Best served immediately after preparation.

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