Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
This Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender marinated chicken with a zesty street corn topping, served over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp chili powder (or paprika)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (grilled, if possible)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp lime juice (for extra zest)
- Lime wedges, for serving
For the Rice and Assembly:
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (or white/brown rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken thighs for 8-10 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest. Slice into strips or chunks.
- Prepare the Street Corn Topping: In a separate bowl, combine grilled corn, red onion (optional), sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly.
- Reheat the Rice: If using cold rice, reheat with a splash of water in the microwave or over low heat in a pan.
- Assemble the Bowls: In each bowl, start with a base of rice. Top with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, additional cotija cheese, and cilantro. Add a lime wedge on the side.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice on top just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Bowl, Easy Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican-inspired Bowl Recipe