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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

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A vibrant and flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy, zesty street corn salad with charred corn, Cotija cheese, and lime. Perfect for a quick, nourishing weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

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

Ingredients

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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.

  • Author: Charlotte Johnson
  • 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