These Street Corn Chicken Bowls are everything I want in an easy weeknight dinner. They're packed with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a bright homemade cilantro sauce that ties everything together.
The chicken gets a huge boost of flavor from Sazón seasoning, while the cilantro sauce adds freshness that makes every bite taste like something you'd order from your favorite fast-casual restaurant. Best of all, these bowls come together with simple ingredients and are easy to customize for the whole family.
Why You'll Love These Street Corn Chicken Bowls
- Easy weeknight dinner
- Great for meal prep lunches
- Packed with protein
- Family-friendly
- Fresh and flavorful
- Made with simple ingredients
- Better than takeout
The homemade cilantro sauce is what really sets these bowls apart. It combines fresh cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt into a bright, vibrant sauce that gets tossed with the corn and drizzled over the finished bowls.
Ingredients You'll Need
Seasoning the Chicken
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 packets Sazón seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil
Cilantro Sauce
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh garlic
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
Street Corn Mixture
- Corn
- Cotija cheese
- Cilantro sauce
For the Bowls
- Cooked rice
- Sliced avocado
- Extra cilantro
- Lime wedges
How to Make Street Corn Chicken Bowls
Step 1: Season and Cook the Chicken
Toss the chicken with olive oil, Sazón seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Cook in a skillet, grill pan, or outdoor grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let the chicken rest before slicing.
Step 2: Make the Cilantro Sauce
Add the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Prepare the Street Corn Mixture
Place the corn in a bowl and toss with cotija cheese and several spoonfuls of the cilantro sauce until evenly coated.
Step 4: Assemble the Bowls
Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, the street corn mixture, and avocado slices. Drizzle with additional cilantro sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
My Favorite Thing About This Recipe
As a busy mom, I'm always looking for meals that feel a little special without creating a sink full of dishes. These Street Corn Chicken Bowls have become one of our favorites because everyone can build their own bowl exactly how they like it.
The combination of smoky Sazón chicken, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro sauce makes every bite packed with flavor. It's one of those meals that feels restaurant-quality while using simple ingredients you can find at almost any grocery store.
Street Corn Chicken Bowls
Equipment
- Grill pan or outdoor grill
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 4 ears corn on the cob, husks removed
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup cotija cheese or queso fresco
- 2 limes
- ¼ cup mayo
Seasoning for Chicken & Corn
- 2 packages Sazon seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
Cilantro Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Get your grill nice and hot to start.
- Prep your seasoning for your chicken and your corn. Then drizzle both with olive oil, then coat with your seasoning mix. Wearing gloves helps alot here, you really want to coat the chicken and corn well with this mixture.
- Grill both the chicken and the corn. The chicken should reach 165 degrees internally, and the corn should grill on medium indirect heat for about 20 minutes. Remove them from the grill and set aside and cover with foil to rest.
- While your chicken is resting, make your cilantro sauce and prep your street corn.
- In a blender, blend cilantro, whole garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt.
- On a cutting board, carefully cut the corn off of each ear and place into a separate bowl.
- Add your mayo and cheese to your corn and mix well.
- Add your cilantro sauce to the corn mixture, preserving about ¼-1/2 cup to drizzle over your bowl.
- Dice your chicken and get ready to start assembling your bowls.
- To serve, place rice in the bottom of a bowl and top with chicken and corn mixture. Add extra queso fresco and cilantro sauce to the top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
- Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients
- Grilled sazon chicken adds bold flavor
- Creamy cilantro sauce pairs perfectly with the street corn
- Great for meal prep and leftovers
- Easy to customize with toppings and vegetables
- Ready for an easy weeknight dinner or lunch prep
Yes! These bowls are great for meal prep. Store the chicken, rice, street corn mixture, and cilantro sauce separately for the best texture, then assemble when ready to eat.
Sazon is a Latin seasoning blend commonly made with garlic, cumin, coriander, and annatto. It adds savory flavor and color to the grilled chicken.
Absolutely. Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for busy nights. Toss it with a little sazon seasoning and lime juice before serving for extra flavor.
Yes. Add jalapeños, hot sauce, chili flakes, or extra Tajín to add more heat to the bowls. You can even add a jalapeno to the blender when you make the cilantro sauce for some real extra zing.
Key Takeaways
- These high protein street corn chicken bowls offer an easy weeknight dinner that's family-friendly and customizable.
- Cook seasoned chicken with Sazón, and toss corn with a vibrant cilantro sauce for flavor.
- Use simple ingredients like avocado, rice, and cotija cheese to create delicious bowls everyone will love.
- You can prep components in advance for easy assembly and serve them fresh at mealtime.
- Feel free to make it spicy by adding jalapeños or hot sauce for an extra kick.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
