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A close-up overhead view of a Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring charred chicken, white rice, corn, cotija cheese, and crema drizzle.

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl


  • Author: kitchenpaw.com
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for a flavorful chicken and corn rice bowl inspired by street food flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet.
  3. Add corn kernels to the same skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and lime juice to create the sauce.
  5. Assemble the bowls: place rice in the bottom of each bowl. Top with cooked chicken and corn.
  6. Drizzle the mayonnaise-lime sauce over the chicken and corn.
  7. Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • You can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying for a smokier flavor.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best taste in the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 55
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 95

Keywords: street corn, chicken, rice bowl, Mexican, easy dinner, quick lunch