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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is packed with seasoned chicken, zesty Mexican street corn, fluffy rice, and a creamy spiced dressing. It is a hearty, flavorful bowl that works perfectly for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Street Corn
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Rice Bowl
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice
  • extra lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  6. Add the corn and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until it is slightly charred.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chili powder, crumbled cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  8. Add the cooked corn to the creamy mixture and stir until well combined.
  9. Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
  10. Top each bowl with the seasoned chicken.
  11. Add a generous spoonful of the street corn mixture over each bowl.
  12. Top with extra cheese or cilantro, if desired.
  13. Serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing over the bowl.

Notes

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is bold, creamy, fresh, and filling.
Use white rice, brown rice, or cilantro-lime rice depending on your preference.
Fresh, canned, or frozen corn all work for this recipe.
For extra flavor, add more lime juice, cilantro, or crumbled cotija before serving.