Flavor-Packed Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl
Savor the vibrant essence of Mexico with this Flavor-Packed Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl, featuring juicy chicken and sweet corn drizzled with zesty lime and creamy mayo. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or any casual gathering, this dish combines colorful ingredients and tantalizing flavors to create a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix with chili powder, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another bowl, combine corn kernels with mayonnaise and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble, place a scoop of the creamy corn mixture in serving bowls and top with the cooked chicken.
- Garnish each bowl with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg