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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Savory Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl That's a Family Favorite

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delightful fusion of seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and smoky corn, perfect for family meals and meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Can substitute with grilled shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can use any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Rice and Corn
  • 1 cup Rice Can substitute with brown rice or jasmine rice
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels Use fresh corn when in season; frozen works well too
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Can swap with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Cotija or Feta Cheese Omit for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional
  • 1 each Lime Wedges Optional
  • 1 each Sliced Avocado or Diced Tomatoes Optional

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse one cup of rice in cold water until clear. Combine with two cups of water or broth and a pinch of salt in a medium pot. Bring to boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking.
  2. Pat dry chicken breasts or thighs. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Squeeze lime juice over the cooked chicken and let it rest before slicing.
  4. In the same skillet, add more olive oil or butter. Cook corn kernels over medium heat for 4-6 minutes until heated and slightly charred.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Fold in warm corn.
  6. Assemble bowls with a portion of rice, top with sliced chicken, and creamy corn mixture. Finish with cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is highly customizable; feel free to add toppings like avocado or beans to suit your taste.

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