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Mexican street corn chicken bowl
Nawaal Ahmed

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl with Lime Crema

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl with Lime Crema
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked white rice 400 g
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 450 g / 1 lb
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15 ml
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen (225 g)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise 60 g
  • 1/4 cup sour cream 60 g
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 30 ml
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese 50 g
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 10 g
  • 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes 75 g
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion 40 g

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and rub it evenly with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat until hot, then cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
  3. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips to retain juices.
  4. In the same skillet, add the corn and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and slightly smoky in aroma.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lime juice until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir half of the lime crema and half of the cotija cheese into the warm corn to create a creamy street-corn mixture.
  7. Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls, fluffing it with a fork to keep it light.
  8. Arrange sliced chicken over the rice, followed by generous spoonfuls of the creamy corn mixture.
  9. Top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, remaining cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  10. Drizzle the remaining lime crema over each bowl and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Protein: 38 g

Carbohydrates: 55 g

Fat: 24 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 6 g

Sodium: 720 mg