Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Enjoy bold flavors with this easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl perfect for a quick, tasty, and satisfying weeknight meal!
Ingredients
🐔 For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lime
🌽 For the Street Corn:
- 2 ears of corn or 1 ½ cups of corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder optional
- Juice of 1/2 lime
🍚 For the Rice:
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt to taste
🥑 Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Pickled red onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce or tangy yogurt-lime sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Rice
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring water or broth to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mix all over the chicken breasts.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Squeeze lime juice over the chicken, then slice into strips.
Step 3: Make the Street Corn
- Grill or dry-sear the corn until lightly charred.
- In a bowl, combine the corn with mayonnaise, crème fraîche, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
Step 4: Assemble the Bowl
- Place a bed of rice in each bowl.
- Top with grilled chicken slices.
- Spoon over the street corn mixture.
- Add your favorite toppings like avocado, pickled onions, cilantro, or hot sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 540mg
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 35g