Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combining tender, spiced chicken with creamy street-style corn and fluffy rice, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rice
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Street Corn Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as a substitute)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Garnishes and Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, hot sauce, lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
- Prepare the Street Corn Mixture: While the chicken cooks, in a medium bowl combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cotija cheese, and half of the chopped cilantro. Stir well to evenly coat all ingredients and create a creamy mixture.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with the cooked and seasoned chicken, then add a generous spoonful of the street corn mixture over the chicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining cilantro and chopped green onions on top of each bowl. Add any optional toppings like diced avocado or a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the bowls.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning or mix hot sauce directly into the street corn mixture.
- You can use grilled or charred corn instead of steamed or boiled corn for extra smoky flavor.
- Substitute cotija cheese with feta if cotija is not available.
- Brown rice can be used instead of white rice for a nuttier, healthier option.
