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Delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl served with grilled chicken and fresh toppings

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This comforting dish combines tender chicken with the sweetness of corn and a creamy sauce, all served over a hearty base of rice. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced (provides protein and structure)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (adds moisture and fat for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (offers mild heat and flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (adds color and a hint of sweetness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin (enhances earthiness)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (seasoning for overall flavor)

For the Bowl

  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (serves as a hearty base)
  • 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or drained canned) (adds sweetness and texture)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (creates creaminess)
  • 1 lime Juice of 1 lime (adds brightness and acidity)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese (introduces a salty, tangy note)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (provides freshness)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Toss the diced chicken in a mixing bowl with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken.
  • Cook until it develops a golden-brown exterior and is no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
  • Add the corn to the same skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly charred.
  • Stir in mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, cotija cheese, and cilantro until combined.

Assembly

  • Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with cooked chicken and the creamy corn mixture.
  • Garnish with additional cheese, cilantro, avocado, jalapeños, or hot sauce as desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure the skillet is hot before adding chicken, let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy, and use thawed corn. Customize flavor with additional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g
Keyword Chicken Rice Bowl, comfort food, easy dinner, Quick Recipes, street corn
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