Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful dish that combines succulent marinated chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for any occasion—from quick weeknight dinners to meal prep for the entire week—this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. With its unique blend of spices and fresh ingredients, each bite offers an explosion of taste that you’ll want to enjoy repeatedly. Customize your bowl with various toppings or additional vegetables to make it your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese (or alternative cheese)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ cup cilantro (for topping)
- 1 avocado (optional, sliced)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Coat the chicken and let it sit for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a preheated grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add corn. Cook for 3–5 minutes until charred.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by combining sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if desired.
- Assemble by placing rice in bowls topped with sliced chicken, charred corn, and drizzle with sauce. Finish with Cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg