Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines grilled or seasoned chicken, flavorful Mexican-style street corn, and fluffy rice. Topped with a creamy, tangy sauce and fresh garnishes, this bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s a balance of smoky, creamy, and spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch from fresh toppings!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Street Corn Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups 250g corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ cup 30g crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the Rice Base:
- 2 cups 380g cooked white or brown rice
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- ½ cup 75g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 jalapeño sliced (optional for heat)
- More cotija cheese and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
- Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
Make the Street Corn Mixture:
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
- Remove from heat and mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
Prepare the Rice:
- Mix the cooked rice with lime juice and salt.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the rice into four bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and sliced jalapeño.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for added freshness!
Notes
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can use grilled shrimp or steak instead of chicken.
- Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- To make it dairy-free, replace cotija cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.