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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime about 2 tbsp
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Street Corn:

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels from 5–6 ears
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Mexican crema or sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime about 2 tbsp
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Bowl Assembly:

  • 3 cups cooked rice white, brown, or Mexican rice
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Additional cilantro for garnish
  • Hot sauce optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

  • In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 15 minutes (up to 24 hours).

Step 2: Prepare the Street Corn Mixture

  • Heat a skillet, add olive oil, and cook corn until charred (6–8 minutes).
  • Transfer to a bowl, cool for 5 minutes, then mix with jalapeño, onion, cilantro, cotija, mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if using a pan.
  • Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide rice into bowls.
  • Add street corn mixture and sliced chicken.
  • Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve with hot sauce.

Notes

  • Make it vegetarian: Swap chicken for black beans or roasted cauliflower.
  • Low-carb option: Use cauliflower rice.
  • Meal prep: Store components separately for up to 4 days and assemble fresh.
  • Spicier? Add extra jalapeño or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 22g
Keyword chicken rice bowl, healthy dinner, Mexican rice bowl, Street corn
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