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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Smoky Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl for Easy Weeknight Wins

This Smoky Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines vibrant flavors and tender chicken for a satisfying weeknight dinner, showcasing the essence of street corn.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts for lighter option
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder or cayenne for more heat
  • 1 tsp Cumin or coriander for milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Paprika smoked paprika enhances smoky flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced) or garlic powder if fresh isn't available
  • 2 tbsp Lime (Juice and Zest) or lemon as alternative
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
For the Rice Bowl
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or long-grain white rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) or green onions as substitute
For the Street Corn Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Corn (or Frozen) charred enhances smoky flavor
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (Crumbled) or feta cheese as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Mexican Crema (or Sour Cream) or blended Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • grill or skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, combine the boneless chicken thighs with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Grill the fresh corn over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes, or heat a skillet for frozen corn, cooking until golden brown for roughly 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the charred corn with mayonnaise and half of the chili powder. Stir until creamy and well-coated.
  5. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  6. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with lime juice and a sprinkle of salt to create a zesty lime crema.
  7. Assemble the bowls with jasmine rice, sliced chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese, lime crema, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.

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