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A delicious plate of Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

A flavorful and vibrant bowl that combines marinated chicken, grilled corn, and a creamy street corn sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 30 ml olive oil for marinating chicken
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 30 ml lime juice for marinating chicken
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 300 g corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 5 ml olive oil for cooking corn
  • 400 g cooked rice white, jasmine, or basmati
  • 120 g sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 60 g mayonnaise
  • 30 ml lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 75 g crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 15 g chopped cilantro
  • 1 piece jalapeños, sliced
  • 1 piece avocado, sliced optional
  • 1 serving pico de gallo optional add-in

Equipment

  • Skillet or Grill Pan

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken, stir to coat, and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked (165°F). Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. For fresh corn, grill whole ears over medium heat, turning every few minutes until lightly charred. Cut kernels off once cooled. For canned corn, drain and sauté in a skillet with oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned. For frozen corn, thaw, pat dry, and sauté in a skillet until golden.
  4. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  5. Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and add a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
  6. Add rice to a bowl. Top with grilled corn and chicken. Drizzle with street corn sauce. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños. Serve with lime wedges and optional avocado slices.

Notes

For added flavor, consider cooking the rice in chicken broth and feel free to customize your toppings based on your preferences.