Description
Looking for an easy dinner bursting with flavor? This Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, healthy meal idea that brings together juicy grilled chicken, smoky charred corn, creamy street corn sauce, fresh herbs, and fluffy rice—all in one bowl. Perfect for quick dinners, healthy lunch prep, or when you need food ideas the whole family will love. This easy recipe is loaded with protein, veggies, and bold taste—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner ideas!
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice (plus wedges for serving)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup pickled red onions (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Rest, then cut into bite-size pieces.
3. While chicken cooks, heat a skillet over high. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until charred (about 5–7 minutes).
4. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of chili powder and salt for a creamy sauce.
5. To assemble, add rice to bowls. Top with corn, chicken, sauce, cilantro, green onion, pickled onions, and lime wedges.
6. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days, keeping toppings and sauce separate for best results.
Notes
For extra flavor, use grilled corn on the cob and slice off the kernels.
Swap Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter, tangy sauce.
For meal prep, store components separately and assemble bowls just before eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Grilled/Pan-cooked
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick dinner, healthy meal, street corn, chicken bowl, meal prep, food ideas