Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy zesty topping, perfect for summer dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Save some for the corn mixture
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt Additional for other components
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Corn Topping
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon lime juice Fresh is preferred
- ¼ cup cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish
For the Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option)
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Garnish
- ½ piece avocado, sliced (optional)
- extra cotija cheese and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation of Chicken
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
Preparing the Corn Topping
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and crumbled cotija cheese until creamy.
Combining the Ingredients
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. In the same skillet, add the corn mixture and heat through for a few minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
Assembling the Bowl
- Start with a scoop of the lime-infused rice, add the chicken on top, and spoon the corn mixture over everything. Add avocado slices if desired and garnish with extra cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking. Adjust creaminess of the corn mixture to your taste with mayonnaise or sour cream.