Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable)
Juicy spiced chicken meets zesty street corn in this vibrant Mexican-inspired bowl with fluffy rice and fresh toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ Rice
10 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
11 - 2 cups water
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Street Corn
13 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
14 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon sour cream
16 - 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta)
17 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
18 - Juice of 1/2 lime
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
22 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
23 - Extra cilantro, for garnish
24 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
04 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, add corn kernels and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
05 - Divide rice among three bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, a generous scoop of street corn, avocado slices, and diced red onion. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you love about Mexican street corn happens right here in your own kitchen without needing a grill or outdoor space
- The combination of smoky spiced chicken against cool creamy corn creates that perfect balance restaurant bowls always seem to nail
02 -
- Resting the chicken for 5 minutes after cooking keeps all those juices inside instead of running all over your cutting board
- The street corn mixture tastes even better after it sits for a few minutes so the flavors really meld together
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness so everything finishes cooking at the same time without drying out
- Warm your corn slightly in the microwave before adding to the cold mixture for the best texture contrast