Description
This Flavor-Packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal bursting with bold flavors! Juicy, seasoned chicken is paired with creamy, tangy street corn and served over a bed of fluffy rice. It’s the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and spicy, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Customize with your favorite toppings for a meal that’s as fun to eat as it is to make
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powde
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Street Corn Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Toppings (Optional):
- Diced avocado
- Sliced jalapeños
- Hot sauce
- Extra lime wedges
- More cotija cheese
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
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Prepare the Street Corn: In a mixing bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Stir well.
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Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with the seasoned chicken and the street corn mixture.
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Garnish and Serve: Add optional toppings like avocado, jalapeños, hot sauce, or extra cotija cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Swap mayo and sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add black beans or roasted bell peppers for extra texture.
- Serve with tortilla chips on the side for some crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired