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Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-06 |8 Comments
Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe
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Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe

PREP15 min
COOK25 min

This Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe is packed with bold flavors and creamy textures—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep! Think juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a zesty lime crema.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Rest 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
  2. 2
    Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. 3
    In a second skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high. Add corn kernels; let them char undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then stir in garlic and remaining chili powder. Cook 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), chipotle chili powder, lime zest, and juice until smooth. Season to taste.
  5. 5
    Divide cooked rice between bowls. Top with sliced chicken, charred corn, cotija, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno.
  6. 6
    Drizzle bowls with chipotle lime crema. Serve with lime wedges and extra toppings as desired.

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