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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A delightful dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, creamy street corn, and fluffy rice, bringing the vibrant flavors of Mexican street food to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Grilled and sliced.
  • 1 cup Cooked rice White or brown.
  • 2 cups Corn kernels Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For cooking corn.
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise Adds creaminess to the corn mixture.
  • 1 tablespoon Sour cream For added creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder For spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds a smoky flavor.
  • 1 piece Lime Juiced.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese Crumbled.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For grilling chicken.

Equipment

  • Grill pan
  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
  4. If rice is not cooked, combine 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  5. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat and add corn kernels. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
  6. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Assemble the bowls by placing rice at the bottom, topped with sliced chicken and street corn mixture.
  8. Finish with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to customize it with black beans for a vegetarian option or add jalapeños for extra spice.