🌽🍗 Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Creamy, zesty street-corn topping, juicy seasoned chicken, and fluffy rice all in one bowl. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips or cubes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Street Corn Mix

• 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• 1 tbsp butter or oil

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• ¼ cup cotija cheese or feta (crumbled)

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Rice Bowl

• 2–3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or cilantro-lime rice)

• Lime wedges

• Extra cilantro

• Optional toppings: avocado, pickled onions, jalapeños, salsa, hot sauce

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken

1. Mix the chicken with all seasonings and olive oil.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high.

3. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

4. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Make the Street Corn

1. In the same pan, add butter/oil.

2. Add corn and cook 3–5 minutes until slightly charred.

3. Remove from heat and stir in:

   • Mayo

   • Sour cream/Greek yogurt

   • Garlic

   • Chili powder

   • Lime juice

   • Cilantro

   • Cotija cheese

4. Taste and adjust salt and lime.

3. Assemble the Bowls

Layer in each bowl:

1. A scoop of rice

2. Chicken

3. Generous spoonful of street corn topping

4. Finish with lime, cilantro, and optional toppings

Serve warm!

🌮 Optional Add-Ins

• Black beans

• Shredded lettuce

• Pico de gallo

• Sliced avocado

• Roasted peppers

• Chipotle sauce

• Extra cheese

🥗 Make It Healthier

• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream

• Use brown rice or cauliflower rice

• Reduce mayo slightly

• Add extra veggies

🍱 Meal Prep

• Assemble in containers with rice on bottom, chicken in middle, corn on top.

• Lasts 3–4 days in fridge.

• Add fresh toppings (avocado, cilantro, lime) right before eating.

❓ Q/A — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can I use frozen corn?

Yes! Frozen corn chars beautifully and works perfectly.

Q2. Can I grill the chicken instead?

Absolutely — grilling adds smoky flavor.
Season same way and grill until cooked through.

Q3. What can I use instead of cotija cheese?

• Feta

• Parmesan

• Mexican blend cheese

Cotija is traditional, but any crumbly salty cheese works.

Q4. Can I make it spicy?

Yes! Add:

• Jalapeños

• Chili flakes

• Chipotle in adobo

• Hot sauce

Q5. Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes:

• Use vegan mayo

• Use dairy-free Greek yogurt

• Skip cheese or use vegan cheese

Q6. How do I keep it low-calorie?

• Use cauliflower rice

• Replace mayo with yogurt

• Use chicken breast

• Use less cheese

Q7. Can I make this ahead for meal prep?

Yes, it holds up very well for 3–4 days.
Add fresh toppings at serving time.

Q8. Can I turn this into a wrap?

Yes! Stuff the chicken + street corn mix in:

• Tortillas

• Lettuce wraps

• Burritos

Delicious either way.