Description
This Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is your go-to for bold flavor and comfort in a single dish. Juicy grilled chicken meets zesty, creamy street corn over fluffy rice—perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
2 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 tsp chili powder (or paprika)
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Street Corn Topping:
2 cups sweet corn kernels (grilled, if possible)
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp lime juice
Lime wedges, for serving
For the Rice and Assembly:
4 cups cooked jasmine rice (or white/brown/cauliflower rice)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine lime juice, oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat evenly. Let marinate 15–30 minutes.Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 8–10 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest and slice.Make the Street Corn Topping
In a bowl, mix grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayo, cotija, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.Prepare the Rice
Reheat rice if needed with a splash of water in the microwave or stovetop.Assemble the Bowls
Add rice to bowls, top with sliced chicken, corn mixture, extra cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.Serve & Enjoy!
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and enjoy warm!
Notes
Swap chicken thighs with breasts if preferred.
Cauliflower rice makes a great low-carb option.
Make the corn topping ahead for faster prep.
Store leftovers in separate containers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner , lunch
- Method: Skillet + stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg