Description
A delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring seasoned chicken, fluffy rice with cilantro, and a creamy street corn mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice (cooked as per package instructions)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Diced avocado (optional)
- Chopped tomatoes (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Extra cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Toss the diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the rice among serving bowls. Top with the cooked chicken and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture. Add any optional toppings, such as diced avocado or sliced jalapeños, for extra flavor and color.
- Serve the Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a lime wedge for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chili powder or fresh jalapeños.
- This recipe can be made with leftover chicken for quicker prep time.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice bowl, street corn, Mexican, easy dinner