Craving a dinner that’s ready faster than takeout, bursting with flavor, and actually good for you? Let me introduce you to the Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl. Imagine juicy, seasoned chicken nestled on a bed of fluffy rice, topped with the irresistible sweetness of street corn – all in one bowl! As someone always juggling work and family, I need quick, easy meals that don’t sacrifice taste. This bowl is it. Healthy, satisfying, and ready in a flash.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe isn’t just another random dish I found online. It’s inspired by a family trip to Mexico City years ago. The vibrant street food scene completely captivated us. While we couldn’t recreate every delicious bite we tried, this Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl comes as close as I can get to bringing that sunshine and flavor back home. It’s a simple meal packed with bright, happy memories, and I can’t wait for you to create some with it, too.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Street Corn:
- 2 ears of corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Salsa
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly browned.
- Make the Street Corn: In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with cooked chicken and a generous serving of street corn.
- Garnish and Serve: Add your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.1 cup long-grain rice, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly browned.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Make the Street Corn: In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well.2 ears of corn, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta), 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with cooked chicken and a generous serving of street corn.1 cup long-grain rice, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 ears of corn
- Garnish and Serve: Add your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!Avocado slices, Salsa, Sour cream or Greek yogurt, Chopped cilantro
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