Description

Enjoy a flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl packed with juicy seasoned chicken, charred corn, creamy cotija cheese, and a tangy sauce over rice. Perfect for a quick, delicious dinner or meal prep!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Street Corn:

2 ears of corn (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

For the Rice Bowl:

2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
1/4 cup black beans (optional)
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 avocado, sliced
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

In a small bowl, mix chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the chicken.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 2: Make the Street Corn Mixture

If using fresh corn, grill or pan-roast the kernels until slightly charred.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
Stir in the charred corn, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3: Assemble the Rice Bowl

Place cooked rice in serving bowls.
Top with black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and sliced avocado.
Add sliced chicken and the street corn mixture.
Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or drizzle with hot sauce.
Cheese Alternative: Use feta cheese if cotija isn’t available.
Dairy-Free: Substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with dairy-free alternatives.
Protein Swap: Replace chicken with shrimp, tofu, or grilled steak.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop & Grilling
Cuisine: mexican inspired

Keywords: Mexican street corn bowl, chicken rice bowl, easy meal prep, healthy rice bowl, gluten-free chicken recipe