Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1.5 cups white or brown rice (uncooked)
4 cups frozen corn kernels (approx. 24 oz)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 small jalapeño, deseeded and minced (optional)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
Extra lime wedges, extra cilantro, avocado slices for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub mixture evenly over chicken.
2. 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cook 5-7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken, rest 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
3. 3. Cook the Rice: Cook rice according to package directions (e.g., combine 1.5 cups rice with 3 cups water, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer 15-18 minutes, fluff).
4. 4. Char the Corn: In the same skillet, add frozen corn (no need to thaw). Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes until charred.
5. 5. Assemble Street Corn Salad: Transfer charred corn to a bowl. Add red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream/yogurt, and lime juice. Pour over corn mixture, stir. Fold in Cotija cheese. Adjust seasoning.
6. 6. Build Bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken and street corn salad.
7. 7. Garnish and Serve: Add avocado, extra cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
For meal prep, store chicken, rice, and corn salad separately up to 4 days. Reheat chicken in microwave or skillet. Serve corn salad cold or slightly warm. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo, dairy-free sour cream, and omit cheese or use nutritional yeast. For extra heat, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
