Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl brings the bold flavors of Mexican street corn and tender grilled chicken together over a bed of fluffy rice. Creamy, zesty, and utterly satisfying, it’s an easy family meal you can make in just 30 minutes—and it’s naturally gluten free.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Corn Mixture
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels (or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta), divided
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- Additional cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, or pan-sear in a skillet, for about 6–8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Make the Corn Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the grilled corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, half of the cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well until creamy and evenly coated.
- Assemble the Rice Bowl: Portion the cooked white rice into four serving bowls. Arrange sliced chicken on top of each, then generously spoon over the creamy corn mixture.
- Finish with Garnishes: Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese and extra cilantro over each bowl. Add a lime wedge on the side for an extra burst of flavor, if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the bowls immediately while warm and enjoy the vibrant flavours!
Notes
- For extra kick, mix diced jalapeños or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce into the corn mixture.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used in place of grilled chicken for an even quicker meal.
- Try swapping the white rice with brown rice or quinoa for added nutrition and a nuttier flavor.
- Feta cheese is a great substitute if you can’t find cotija cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
