Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors into a single hearty dish. Featuring grilled chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese, and a zesty lime dressing, it’s a Mexican-inspired meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, meal prep idea, or a fun taco night dish, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Street Corn Mixture:
- 1½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
For the Rice Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Jalapeños
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Pico de gallo
- Black beans
Instructions
1. Marinate and Cook the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
2. Prepare the Street Corn Mixture
- In a pan over medium heat, cook the corn kernels for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix cooked corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro.
3. Cook the Rice Base
- Prepare white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice as per package instructions.
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
4. Assemble the Rice Bowl
- Add a base of cooked rice to a bowl.
- Top with grilled chicken strips and street corn mixture.
- Garnish with avocado, jalapeños, pico de gallo, black beans, or crushed tortilla chips.
- Squeeze extra lime juice and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
Use fresh corn instead of canned for a better taste and texture.
Make it spicier by adding extra chili powder or a drizzle of hot sauce.
For a low-carb version, swap rice for cauliflower rice.
If meal prepping, store components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes