Description
A Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines the bold flavors of Mexican street corn with tender, spiced chicken and fluffy rice. This easy-to-make, customizable dish is perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 2 ears of corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Sliced jalapeños
- Hot sauce
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Mix chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over, and let rest before slicing.
- Cook the Rice:
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a medium pot, combine rice, chicken broth, salt, cumin, and butter.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prepare the Street Corn Topping:
- Grill or roast corn until slightly charred, then cut kernels off the cob (if using fresh corn).
- Mix corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Stir in cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide rice among serving bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken and street corn mixture.
- Garnish with optional toppings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add cayenne to the spice rub or drizzle with hot sauce.
- Low-Carb Option: Substitute rice with cauliflower rice or shredded lettuce.
- Different Proteins: Swap chicken for shrimp, steak, or tofu.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cheese and plant-based sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: Mexican street corn, chicken rice bowl, easy meal prep, healthy dinner, spicy chicken bowl