Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
Looking for a bold and satisfying meal in one bowl? This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe brings everything together: smoky grilled chicken, creamy street corn, and seasoned rice.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
For the Rice Base:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Extra lime wedges
- Jalapeño slices
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Mix chicken, oil, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Grill chicken until cooked through and charred.
- Let chicken rest, then slice thinly.
- Cook corn in a hot pan until lightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, spices, and lime.
- Add cooked corn and cheese, mix gently.
- Stir chopped cilantro into the corn mixture.
- In another bowl, mix rice, lime juice, and salt.
- Add cilantro for extra freshness.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and street corn.
- Top with avocado, lime, or jalapeños as desired.
Notes
- Use leftover rice to save cooking time.
- Grill corn for extra smoky flavor.
- Add hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Add black beans for more protein.
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.