This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken, zesty street corn, and perfectly seasoned rice.
Author:amanda recipes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican-inspired
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as a substitute)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (165°F internal temp). Slice into strips.
Prepare Corn: In a skillet, cook corn until slightly charred. Mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Assemble Bowl: Layer rice in bowls, top with chicken, seasoned corn, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Add diced avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.