Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of a Street Corn Chicken Bowl, where juicy grilled chicken meets sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy cotija cheese. This dish is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. With fresh ingredients that not only taste amazing but also look stunning on your table, it’s simple to prepare and easy to customize—a real crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn (off the cob)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a separate pan, sauté corn in a splash of olive oil until slightly charred (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble your bowl by layering grilled chicken and sautéed corn.
- Drizzle with lime-infused sour cream and top with cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least an hour before grilling. - Customize by adding black beans or avocado for extra nutrition.