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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe: The 15 Ultimate Steps for the Best Weeknight Meal

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Smoky seasoned chicken served over fluffy rice and topped with creamy, zesty Mexican street corn salad for a vibrant, flavor-packed bowl perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus extra for garnish

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 teaspoon chili powder (for corn mixture)

4 cups cooked white or brown rice

1 large avocado, sliced or diced

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. Add chicken pieces and drizzle with olive oil, tossing until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken in a single layer for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F.

4. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, char the corn over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes until lightly browned and slightly smoky.

6. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chili powder.

7. Add charred corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño to the dressing and stir until well combined.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

9. Divide cooked rice evenly among serving bowls.

10. Top rice with a generous portion of the seasoned chicken.

11. Spoon the street corn mixture alongside or over the chicken.

12. Add sliced avocado and red onion to each bowl.

13. Garnish with extra cotija cheese and fresh cilantro if desired.

14. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

15. Enjoy immediately while warm.

Notes

Char the corn for extra depth of flavor, even if using frozen or canned corn.

Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Feta cheese can be substituted for cotija if unavailable.

Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days for meal prep.

For a low-carb option, substitute rice with cauliflower rice or serve over lettuce.

  • Author: Jessica Lupone!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg