Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful, hearty dish inspired by Mexican street corn . It combines grilled or sauteed chicken, roasted corn, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings over a bed of rice. With smoky, tangy, and cheesy flavors, this dish is perfect for meal prep or a quick, satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Juice of 1 lime
For the Corn Mixture:
1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of ½ lime
For the Rice Base:
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Toppings (Optional):
½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 avocado, sliced or diced
2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
Extra cotija cheese and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, toss diced chicken with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Corn Mixture:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.Add corn, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.Remove from heat and mix in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
3. Assemble the Rice Bowls:
Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.Top with cooked chicken, street corn mixture, and optional toppings.
Drizzle with sour cream or extra lime juice.
4. Serve & Enjoy!
Garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.
Cook Time & Yield
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information
(Per Serving, Approx. 4 Servings)
Calories: 480
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 5g
Fats: ~15g
Saturated Fat: ~5g
Cholesterol: ~75mg
Sodium: ~600mg
Notes & Tips
Make it Spicier: Add hot sauce, jalapenos, or extra cayenne pepper.
Cheese Alternatives: Use Parmesan or shredded Mexican blend if cotija isn’t available.
Rice Variations: Swap white rice for quinoa, cauliflower rice, or Mexican rice.
Meal Prep: Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is creamy, smoky, and packed with bold flavors—a perfect, easy meal for any night of the week! Enjoy!