Description
This easy street corn chicken rice bowl combines smoky grilled chicken, creamy Mexican street corn, and fluffy rice for a bold, budget-friendly, and flavor-packed meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (or thighs), boneless and skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
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- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
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- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
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- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Extra cotija cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Mix olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat the chicken evenly.
2. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium heat for 6β7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
3. In a skillet, melt butter and add corn with smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt.
4. Cook corn for 5β6 minutes until slightly charred and fragrant.
5. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cotija cheese, and cayenne until smooth.
6. Mix cooked rice with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
7. Divide rice into bowls as the base.
8. Top with sliced chicken and charred street corn.
9. Drizzle creamy sauce generously over each bowl.
10. Garnish with cilantro, extra cheese, and lime wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier flavor.
- Swap Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce option.
- Add avocado or black beans for extra texture.
- Perfect for meal prep and reheats well.
- Adjust spice level with cayenne or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg