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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A hearty and flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring juicy seasoned chicken, charred corn tossed in a creamy lime sauce, fluffy rice, and all the vibrant toppings you love. Perfect for easy dinners or meal prep lunches!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)

  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

  1. In a small bowl, mix paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juicy. Remove from pan and let rest before slicing.

  3. In the same skillet, add the corn kernels. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they develop a slight char.

  4. In a mixing bowl, stir together the charred corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and zest, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

  5. To assemble the bowls, layer cooked rice, sliced chicken, and the creamy street corn mixture.

  6. Garnish with extra cilantro, more cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

 

  • Swap in Greek yogurt for sour cream if you want a lighter version!

  • Grill the chicken instead of pan-cooking for an extra smoky flavor.

  • Add avocado, jalapeños, or tomatoes for even more color and texture.

  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using gluten-free ingredients.

  • Author: cookspotlight
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop (or Grill for chicken)
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

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