Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious Mexican-inspired dish made with grilled chicken, smoky street corn, and zesty lime rice. It’s a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors, making it an easy and satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Rice:
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Extra cheese
Instructions
Marinate & Cook Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
Prepare the Rice:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt.
- Stir well and set aside.
Make the Street Corn Mixture:
- If using fresh corn, char it in a dry skillet over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix corn with mayonnaise, crumbled cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and cilantro.
Assemble the Bowl:
- Add a scoop of lime rice to a bowl.
- Place sliced grilled chicken on top.
- Spoon the street corn mixture over the chicken.
- Garnish with avocado slices, salsa, or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the corn before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- Swap proteins – You can use shrimp, steak, or tofu instead of chicken.
- For a low-carb option, replace the rice with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican