Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl 🌽🍗🍚✨

A vibrant, zesty bowl layered with grilled chicken, creamy street corn, and cilantro-lime rice—perfect for a fresh and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Street Corn

• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tsp lime juice
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• ¼ cup cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

For the Rice

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Optional Toppings

• Sliced avocado or guacamole
• Diced tomatoes
• Sliced jalapeños
• Extra crumbled cotija cheese
• Lime wedges

Directions

1. Marinate Chicken: Mix olive oil, lime juice, spices, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
2. Grill Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest, then slice.
3. Prepare Street Corn: Grill fresh corn or heat frozen/canned corn. Mix with mayo, sour cream, lime juice, spices, cheese, and cilantro.
4. Prepare Rice: Toss cooked rice with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
5. Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, sliced chicken, and street corn. Add optional toppings.
6. Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy warm.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes + marinating
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4
• Calories: ~480 per bowl

✨ A fresh, flavorful bowl that brings together smoky chicken, creamy corn, and citrusy rice!