Street Corn Chicken Bowls combine marinated grilled chicken, charred corn salad, rice, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, lime, cilantro, and sour cream. Every bowl balances smoky, creamy, fresh, and tangy elements while keeping the components easy to prepare and portion.
The recipe makes exactly four hearty bowls. Preparation takes 20 minutes, cooking takes 30 minutes, and the listed total is 50 minutes. Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes, grill the corn at 450°F, and use a thermometer to confirm the chicken reaches 165°F after resting.
Street Corn Chicken Bowl Ingredients
Marinate 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts in your favorite chicken marinade and use 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling.
The salad needs 2 cups grilled corn kernels from 3–4 ears, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup each crumbled feta and cotija, 2 tablespoons cilantro, ¼ cup red onion, 1–2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ tablespoon garlic, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon each smoked paprika and kosher salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
For the bowls, prepare 4 cups cooked rice, 1 drained and rinsed can black beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1–2 sliced avocados, jalapeño, lime wedges, cilantro, and sour cream.
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How to Make Street Corn Chicken Bowls
- Coat the four chicken breasts in your chosen marinade, cover, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Heat the grill to 450°F. Shuck 3–4 ears of corn, brush lightly with olive oil, season with salt, and grill over direct high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes. Cool and cut off 2 cups kernels.
- Grill the chicken over direct medium 400–450°F heat for 4–6 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat for 5–7 minutes more until it reaches 160°F. Rest 5 minutes; confirm 165°F, then slice.
- Mix the corn with mayonnaise, cheeses, cilantro, onion, lime, garlic, and spices.
- Divide rice among four bowls and add chicken, corn salad, beans, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, lime, cilantro, and sour cream.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
Marinate Four Chicken Breasts
Heat the Grill to 450°F for Corn
Cut Exactly Two Cups of Grilled Corn
Grill the Chicken in Two Heat Zones
Use the Two Temperature Checks
Mix the Street Corn Salad
Prepare the Rice and Toppings
Assemble Exactly Four Bowls
Make-Ahead and Storage Guidance
Conclusion
Marinate four chicken breasts for 15–60 minutes. Grill 3–4 corn ears at 450°F for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, and measure 2 cups kernels. Grill chicken at 400–450°F for 4–6 minutes per side, then 5–7 minutes indirectly; rest 5 minutes and verify 165°F. Mix the exact corn salad, prepare 4 cups rice and toppings, and divide everything among four bowls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How long should the chicken marinate?
Marinate it for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- → What internal temperature should the chicken reach?
Remove it from the grill around 160°F, rest 5 minutes, and confirm it reaches 165°F.
- → Can the street corn salad be made ahead?
Yes. Keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- → How many bowls does the recipe make?
It makes exactly four hearty rice bowls.