Description
Make a flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken, creamy charred corn, and a zesty lime dressing over rice. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly charred, about 4-5 minutes.
- While the corn cooks, prepare the sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the corn. Stir to combine and heat through.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the chicken and corn mixture.
- Drizzle the lime mayonnaise sauce over the chicken and corn.
- Garnish with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Add avocado slices if desired.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the rice, chicken/corn mixture, and sauce separately. Assemble just before serving.
- You can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying for a smokier flavor.
- If you do not have Cotija cheese, use feta cheese as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95