Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of street corn in a satisfying rice bowl featuring seasoned chicken, creamy toppings, and zesty lime. This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and easy meal to whip up for a flavorful dinner.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled if possible, or frozen)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream (divided)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Season and marinate the chicken: Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and marinate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
- Prepare the street corn topping: Mix grilled corn or sautéed sweet corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Prepare the rice: Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro among bowls. Garnish with lime wedges. Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream and sprinkle Tajín for extra flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy warm bowls with a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- You can grill the corn on a barbecue for extra smoky flavor.
- Adjust the spice levels to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican Bowl Recipe, Grilled Chicken Bowl