Protein Packed Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable)
Hearty bowl with grilled chicken, charred street corn, black beans, and tangy lime yogurt dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 (15 oz) can 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
# Steps:
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 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, smoked paprika, and salt. Sauté until lightly charred for 4 to 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.
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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy yogurt-lime dressing delivers that authentic street corn zing without the mess of eating corn on the cob
- Everything comes together in 40 minutes, and most components can be prepped ahead for effortless assembly
02 -
- Dont skip letting the chicken rest—those juices need time to redistribute or youll end up with dry meat
- The corn needs to be patted absolutely dry before hitting the hot oil, or youll get steamed corn instead of charred corn
03 -
- Double the dressing and keep it in a jar—it keeps for a week and transforms boring salads
- Let the chicken come to room temperature before cooking for more even results