Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal featuring juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, creamy Mexican-style street corn, fresh avocado, and a zesty lime crema. Perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner, these bowls are packed with bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Street Corn
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or grilled)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Bowls
- 4 cups cooked white or cilantro-lime rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup diced cherry tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Toss the diced chicken with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked through.
- Prepare the Street Corn Mixture: In a bowl, combine the corn kernels with mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro, mixing thoroughly to create a creamy, flavorful street corn salad.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked white or cilantro-lime rice evenly among four serving bowls.
- Add Toppings: Top each rice base with the cooked chicken, a generous scoop of the street corn mixture, sliced avocado, and diced cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the bowls with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges on the side for an added burst of brightness.
Notes
- Grilled corn adds the best smoky flavor to the dish.
- Substitute queso fresco for cotija cheese if unavailable.
- Add black beans or pickled onions for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
