Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that brings together the flavors of grilled chicken, street corn, and fluffy rice in a bowl. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner!
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 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 – frozen
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream, save half to drizzle on top
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
For the Rice and Assembly:
- 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 4 chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook (sear) the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
- Prepare the street corn topping: Mix 1 cup grilled corn or sautéed frozen sweet corn, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, ½ cup Cotija cheese, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Prepare the rice: Reheat 3 cups cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
- Assemble the bowls: Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
- Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream on top if desired.
- Optional: Finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican Bowl Recipe, Street Corn Recipe