Vibrant Mexican Street Corn Bowl (Printable Version)
Spiced chicken, creamy street corn, cilantro-lime rice, and fresh toppings deliver bold, authentic Mexican flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Street Corn Topping
10 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned; if frozen or canned, drain and pat dry)
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for charring corn)
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
14 - 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
15 - 1 tsp chili powder
16 - Juice of 1 lime
17 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For the Cilantro-Lime Rice
18 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
19 - 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
20 - Juice of 1 lime
21 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - Salt, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
23 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
24 - Sliced jalapeños
25 - Extra lime wedges
26 - Hot sauce
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the diced chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, 3–5 minutes. Transfer corn to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cotija (or feta), chili powder, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
04 - In a large bowl, toss cooked rice with butter (or olive oil), lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
05 - Divide cilantro-lime rice among four bowls. Top each with cooked chicken and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture. Garnish with optional toppings such as diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, extra lime wedges, and hot sauce.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Bright layers of flavor in every bite
- Quick prep and ready in forty minutes
- Uses simple gluten free ingredients
- Perfect for family style meals or meal prep lunches
02 -
- Easily customizable toppings for different tastes
- Gluten free and family friendly
- Ideal for meal prep and leftovers stay fresh