Street Corn Chicken Bowls
Juicy seasoned chicken, creamy street corn, and fresh toppings come together in this Street Corn Chicken Bowl for an easy, high-protein meal that's full of bold flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknight dinners, this balanced bowl is delicious served over rice with lime, cotija cheese, and your favorite fresh toppings.
Servings 4
Calories 437kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil + a little more for the pan
For the street corn topping
- 1 1/2-2 cups corn canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
- 1 tbsp mayo
- Juice of 1 lime or more to taste
- 2 tsp tajín or everything but the elote seasoning from Trader Joe's
- Sprinkle of paprika to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the bowls
- Choice of rice
- Sliced avocado
- Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat a pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayo, cotija cheese, lime juice, Tajín, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper. Once combined, add the corn and stir until the corn is fully coated. (if you're using frozen corn, warm it up on a pan for a few minutes until thawed, then add to the mixture)
- Assemble your bowls by layering rice, cooked chicken, the street corn topping, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 5g