Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender marinated chicken with a delicious street corn topping, served over fluffy rice. It’s a satisfying meal that brings together vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors in a bowl.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Marinated Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Street Corn Topping:
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled, if possible – frozen)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream (save half to drizzle on top)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup cotija cheese (crumbled (plus extra for garnish))
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Season and Marinate the Chicken: Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
- Prepare the Street Corn Topping: Mix grilled corn or sautéed sweet corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Prepare the Rice: Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges. Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream and sprinkle Tajín for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm with a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican bowl recipe, chicken and corn bowl