Description
The Best Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines juicy seasoned chicken, zesty lime rice, creamy Mexican street corn, and fresh toppings for a colorful and flavor-packed meal that’s easy to prepare and customize.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 cup long-grain rice (cooked as per package instructions)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 1 diced avocado
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1 sliced jalapeño
- Extra cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
1. Toss the diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
3. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
4. In a bowl, mix corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt until well combined.
5. Divide the rice among serving bowls.
6. Top with cooked chicken and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture.
7. Add diced avocado, chopped tomato, sliced jalapeños, and extra cotija cheese as desired.
8. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges or hot sauce for added flavor.
Notes
Grill the corn before mixing for added smokiness and depth.
Swap the chicken for shrimp, steak, tofu, or black beans for a personalized twist.
For a spicier version, add cayenne or your favorite hot sauce.
Add cheese to the rice for a creamy, melty texture or top with pepper jack for heat.
Store rice, chicken, and corn separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g