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The Best Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl – A Bold, Flavorful Meal Ready in 40 Minutes

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe


  • Author: Lyne
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a hearty, flavorful meal featuring smoky, spiced chicken, creamy street corn, and fresh toppings over rice. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Street Corn:

  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

For the Bowls:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken:
    • Toss diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Street Corn:
    • If using fresh or frozen corn, sauté it in a skillet over medium heat until slightly charred (3-5 minutes).
    • In a mixing bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Mix well.
  3. Assemble the Bowls:
    • Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl.
    • Top with the cooked chicken, street corn, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
    • Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Notes

  • Make it spicier: Add cayenne or hot sauce for a kick.
  • Substitutions: Swap chicken for shrimp, ground turkey, or tofu. Use quinoa or cauliflower rice as a base.
  • Meal prep: Cook all components ahead of time and assemble when ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Keywords: Street corn chicken, chicken rice bowl, Mexican chicken bowl, quick dinner recipe, meal prep recipe, gluten-free chicken rice bowl