Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl, a fiesta in a dish that combines juicy marinated chicken, sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy cotija cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or lively summer barbecues, this bowl not only satisfies your hunger but also delights your taste buds with an explosion of colors and aromas. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, each bite will have you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (about 2 ears)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, grill or sauté corn until tender and slightly charred.
- Dice red onion and chop cilantro during cooking for efficiency.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and combine with corn, onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese in a large bowl.
- Serve warm with extra lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg