Description
A vibrant and satisfying Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl that combines seasoned grilled chicken, creamy Mexican-style street corn, and fluffy rice. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, flavorful dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Optional toppings: diced avocado, jalapeño slices, lime wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture onto the chicken.
- Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix corn, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sour cream, cotija cheese, smoked paprika, lime juice, and cilantro to make the street corn topping.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken and a scoop of the corn mixture.
- Add optional toppings like avocado, jalapeño, lime wedges, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter option.
Brown or cauliflower rice works well for low-carb versions.
Grilled shrimp or steak can be used instead of chicken.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave and loosen corn mixture with lime juice or water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg