Description
Savor spicy Mexican street corn chicken bowl magic, blending zesty street corn flavors with tender grilled chicken. Crisp ingredients and bold seasonings create a mouthwatering fiesta for hungry diners craving authentic southwestern comfort.
Ingredients
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Meats:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Corn and Seasonings:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) cumin
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lime juice
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) chili powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) chopped cilantro
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces with a vibrant blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the zesty seasoning mixture.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken, stirring intermittently to promote even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cook the chicken for approximately 6-8 minutes, or until the meat is completely opaque, golden-brown on the edges, and reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Remove the perfectly seasoned chicken from the skillet and set aside, allowing it to rest while preparing the remaining components of the Mexican street corn chicken bowl.
- The rested chicken will retain its juiciness and absorb the complex, layered spice profile, creating a robust foundation for the dish’s final presentation.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption using a meat thermometer.
- Swap chicken with tofu or black beans for a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the vibrant Mexican street corn flavor profile.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance deeper, more intense spice absorption and tenderness.
- Use cast iron skillet for better caramelization and a crispy exterior on the chicken, creating additional layers of flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg