Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls combine juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy white rice, and creamy Mexican-style street corn topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro for a flavorful and colorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Rice and Chicken
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Street Corn Mixture
- 2 cups corn kernels
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat each piece evenly with the spices.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté for 6–8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned on the outside.
- Prepare the corn: In the same or a separate skillet, cook the corn kernels over medium heat until they are lightly charred and tender, about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Make the street corn mixture: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and the cooked charred corn. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked white rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with the cooked chicken, then spoon the creamy street corn mixture over the chicken.
- Garnish and serve: Add extra chopped cilantro on top if desired and serve each bowl with lime wedges to squeeze fresh juice over the dish for added brightness.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess and richness in the bowls.
- Brown rice can be used instead of white rice for a heartier, fiber-rich option.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to customize the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
