Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

from recipesbyjanet.com
Dinner
45 min
4 servings

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe combines tender, marinated chicken with smoky, zesty street corn, creamy cotija cheese, and a tangy lime dressing. It’s an easy and delicious one-bowl meal, perfect for any occasion! Customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, black beans, or extra cilantro for a personalized twist. Great for meal prep or busy weeknights!

Ingredients

  • 4boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2 tbsplime juice (or lemon juice)
  • 2 tbspavocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tspchili powder (or paprika)
  • 1 tspgarlic powder (optional)
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cupssweet corn kernels (grilled, if possible)
  • ¼ cupred onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • ¼ cupsour cream (or greek yogurt)
  • ¼ cupmayonnaise
  • ¼ cupcrumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
  • 1 tspchili powder
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsplime juice (for extra zest)
  • lime wedges, for serving
  • 4 cupscooked jasmine rice (or white/brown rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
  • fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken thighs for 8-10 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest. Slice into strips or chunks.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Street Corn Topping: In a separate bowl, combine grilled corn, red onion (optional), sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Reheat the Rice: If using cold rice, reheat with a splash of water in the microwave or over low heat in a pan.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Bowls: In each bowl, start with a base of rice. Top with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, additional cotija cheese, and cilantro. Add a lime wedge on the side.

  6. 6

    Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice on top just before serving.