Description
This Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl marries tender skillet chicken with smoky charred corn, bright lime, and creamy Cotija.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz (about 3 cups) frozen sweet corn
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of chili powder. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet, let rest for a few minutes, then dice or shred.
- Step 2: In the same skillet (or a clean one), add the frozen sweet corn. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and slightly charred in places. Transfer the charred corn to a medium bowl.
- Step 3: While the corn is cooking, prepare the creamy street corn dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, the juice of the entire lime, and the 1 teaspoon of chili powder until smooth.
- Step 4: To the bowl with the charred corn, add the prepared mayo-lime dressing, crumbled Cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients until the corn is evenly coated.
- Step 5: Divide the cooked, diced chicken among serving bowls. Generously top each bowl with the prepared street corn mixture. Serve immediately, optionally over a bed of rice or with your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
- Keep any delicious leftovers fresh by storing the chicken and the street corn mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; this helps maintain their individual textures and flavors.
- When ready to enjoy again, gently warm the chicken in a skillet or microwave; for the street corn, a quick stir or brief microwave session is usually enough to bring back its vibrant appeal without overcooking.
- Get creative with serving! Beyond rice or chips, try spooning this flavorful mix into warm flour tortillas for quick tacos, or serve it over a crisp bed of mixed greens for a lighter, salad-style meal.
- For that authentic street corn flavor, don't rush step 2; really let your corn get some beautiful char marks in the skillet—those smoky, caramelized bits are key to the dish's depth and deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 505
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 4g