Description
Experience a fiesta in a bowl with this Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe! Juicy chicken, sweet corn, zesty lime, and vibrant spices come together for a fresh and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a summer barbecue or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (about 2 ears)
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Ensure there’s no pink inside.
- Add the diced red onion and sweet corn to the skillet. Sauté until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the chicken-corn mixture in bowls topped with the creamy sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and chili powder for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Substitute grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Customize toppings with your favorites like avocado or jalapeños.