Description
This street corn chicken rice bowl is packed with bold flavors and textures. It features tender, seasoned chicken, zesty Mexican street corn, and a bed of fluffy rice, all topped with a creamy, spiced dressing. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner that brings the flavors of Mexican street corn to a filling bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Street Corn:
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Street Corn: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it’s slightly charred. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, cheese, lime juice, and cilantro. Add the cooked corn and stir until well combined.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked rice among bowls. Top with the seasoned chicken, a generous spoonful of the street corn mixture, and any extra cheese or cilantro, if desired. Serve with lime wedges for an extra squeeze of flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Cilantro-lime rice works great for this bowl if you want more flavor in your rice.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder depending on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg