This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines juicy chicken, zesty street corn, and fluffy rice in one delicious bowl.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main-course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
2 large chicken breasts, diced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
1 cup long-grain rice (cooked as per package instructions)
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
For the Street Corn:
2 cups corn kernels
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/2 tsp chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Optional Toppings:
Diced avocado
Chopped tomatoes
Sliced jalapeños
Extra cotija cheese
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and browned.
Prepare the Rice: Cook the rice as per package instructions, then mix in lime juice and cilantro.
Make the Street Corn: In a bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt.
Assemble the Bowl: Divide the rice, chicken, and street corn among bowls. Top with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
If using canned corn, make sure to drain and rinse it before using.
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and jalapeños.
This recipe can easily be customized with additional veggies or protein options.