Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A flavorful fusion of grilled chicken, charred corn, and creamy street corn sauce served over fluffy rice. This vibrant, protein-packed dish brings the bold flavors of Mexican street food to your table.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper
For the Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tsp olive oil
For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or basmati)
- Optional: Cook with chicken broth for extra flavor
For the Street Corn Sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Toppings & Garnishes:
- ½ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
- 1 avocado sliced (optional)
- Optional add-ins: Pico de gallo shredded lettuce, sautéed bell peppers
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Add chicken, stir to coat, and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add oil and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked (165°F).
- Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
3. Prepare the Corn
- Fresh Corn: Grill whole ears over medium heat, turning every few minutes until lightly charred. Cut kernels off once cooled.
- Canned Corn: Drain, sauté in a skillet with oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
- Frozen Corn: Thaw, pat dry, and sauté in a skillet until golden.
4. Make the Street Corn Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Stir until smooth.
5. Prepare the Rice
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Fluff with a fork and add a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
6. Assemble the Bowl
- Add rice to a bowl.
- Top with grilled corn and chicken.
- Drizzle with street corn sauce.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- Serve with lime wedges and optional avocado slices.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Protein: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg