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street corn chicken rice bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, weeknight-friendly meal packed with smoky chicken, creamy elote-style corn topping, and fluffy rice. It’s fast, customizable, and tastes like street food meets comfort food—all in one bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 610 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels grilled, if possible
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced, optional
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or additional sour cream
  • ½ cup Cotija cheese crumbled (or use feta)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lime wedges for serving

For the Rice and Assembly

  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or any rice of choice
  • fresh cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
  • In a bowl, combine corn, onion, sour cream, mayo, Cotija, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy. Add lime juice to taste.
  • Warm and fluff the cooked rice with a fork, adding a splash of water if needed.
  • Assemble the bowls: rice first, then sliced chicken, street corn topping, and garnishes like cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make it your own by adding avocado, black beans, or jalapeños. Works great as a burrito or taco filling too. Keep leftovers separate for easy reheating and freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.6mg
Keyword Chicken Bowl, easy dinner, Elote, street corn, Weeknight Meals
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