Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavor-packed, protein-rich meal combining juicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy, tangy street corn topping. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it delivers bold, satisfying flavors without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups corn kernels
1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with lime juice)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
Juice of 2 limes
1 tsp chili powder, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
1. Pat chicken thighs dry. Rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes per side until cooked. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package directions using chicken broth. Fluff when done.
4. In a large bowl, mix corn, Mexican crema, mayonnaise, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and 1 tsp chili powder. Fold in most cotija cheese, reserving some for garnish.
5. Assemble bowls with rice base. Top with sliced chicken and street corn mixture.
6. Garnish with remaining cotija and extra chili powder. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store chicken, rice, and corn topping separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Do not freeze assembled bowl; dairy and veggies will become watery.
Thaw frozen corn completely and pat dry before use.
Chicken thighs preferred for juiciness; breasts can dry out.
Optional swaps: black beans or tofu for vegetarian, vegan mayo/cream for dairy-free, brown rice or quinoa for base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill/Sear
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg