Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe is bold, creamy and full of flavor. It is inspired by Mexican street corn and combines juicy chicken, rice and a creamy corn topping.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 500 g chicken breast cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For the rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
For the street corn topping:
- 2 cups corn fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Cook the rice
- Prepare white rice according to package instructions and keep it warm.
Season the chicken
- Mix chicken with oil, spices, salt, pepper and lime juice.
Cook the chicken
- Heat a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
Prepare corn
- In another pan, melt butter and cook corn until slightly charred.
Make creamy corn
- Mix corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, chili powder and lime juice.
Assemble bowl
- Add rice to bowl, then top with cooked chicken.
Add corn topping
- Spoon creamy street corn mixture over the chicken.
Garnish
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro and extra cheese on top.
Serve fresh
- Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken for smoky flavor
- Add avocado for creaminess
- Use brown rice for healthier option
- Add hot sauce for spice
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
- Add black beans for protein
- Use fresh corn for best taste