Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious mix of tender chicken, creamy street corn, and fluffy rice. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 400g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Street Corn Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
For the Rice Base:
- 1 cup white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings (Optional but Recommended):
- Sliced avocado
- Extra cotija cheese
- Additional chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water (or chicken broth) to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and salt, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes (or until the liquid is absorbed).
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
2. Prepare the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces with the spice mix until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Street Corn Mixture
- In a bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.
- Stir everything together until well mixed. Set aside.
4. Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Add the cooked chicken on top of the rice.
- Spoon the creamy street corn mixture over the chicken.
- Garnish with sliced avocado, extra cotija cheese, and more fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
Can I use pre-cooked chicken for this recipe?
Yes! Leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken works well—just toss it with the spice mix before reheating.
What if I don’t have cotija cheese?
Feta cheese is a great substitute, offering a similar tangy and crumbly texture.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes! Cook everything separately and store it in meal prep containers. Assemble fresh when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: LUNCH
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
