Protein Packed Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant bowl with grilled chicken, charred corn, black beans, and tangy yogurt-lime dressing inspired by Mexican street corn flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime
→ For the Street Corn
10 - 2 cups corn kernels
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
→ Bowl Base and Toppings
15 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
16 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
19 - 1 avocado, diced
20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Yogurt-Lime Dressing
21 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
22 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
23 - 2 tbsp lime juice
24 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
25 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
26 - 1/4 tsp salt
# How To Cook:
01 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, smoked paprika, and salt. Sauté until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cotija cheese.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.
05 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with black beans, street corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and sliced chicken.
06 - Drizzle with yogurt-lime dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get that incredible street corn flavor without standing over a hot grill
- The protein keeps you full for hours while the fresh flavors make it feel light
- Everything comes together in under an hour with mostly pantry staples
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking is non-negotiable for juicy meat
- The dressing tastes better after it sits for 10 minutes in the fridge
- Warm corn mixed with cool toppings is what makes these bowls so satisfying
03 -
- Char your corn in a cast-iron skillet for those gorgeous grill marks without firing up the outdoor grill
- Warm your beans slightly before assembling to take the chill off the final bowl