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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A colorful and flavorful dish featuring tender seasoned chicken, sweet charred corn, and aromatic jasmine rice with fresh cilantro and lime, ready in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs total
  • 1 cup fresh corn off the cob or canned
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water for cooking rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced, plus extra wedges for serving
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • avocado optional topping

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • Pot for cooking rice
  • Knife and cutting board
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Cook 1 cup jasmine rice according to package instructions (typically 1 cup rice to 2 cups water). Set aside when done. This cooks while you prepare the chicken.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown with a nice crust and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Remove chicken from pan and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  5. In the same pan (don't clean it), add corn, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until corn is slightly charred and spices are fragrant.
  6. Slice the rested chicken into half-inch strips and return to the pan with the corn.
  7. Add lime juice and chopped cilantro to the pan. Cook for another minute, stirring to combine all ingredients.
  8. Serve the chicken and corn mixture over cooked jasmine rice. Top with additional lime juice, avocado slices, or other desired toppings.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months. For best results, store rice separately from chicken mixture. Reheat gently with a splash of water to maintain moisture.
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