Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a bold, high-protein meal inspired by Mexican street corn. Juicy seasoned chicken, sweet charred corn, fluffy rice, creamy lime sauce, and fresh herbs come together in one easy dinner bowl perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, and quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook white rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork
- 2. Season diced chicken with chili powder paprika garlic powder cumin salt and pepper
- 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through
- 4. Remove chicken and lightly sauté corn until slightly charred
- 5. Mix sour cream and lime juice to make a creamy lime sauce
- 6. Divide warm rice into serving bowls
- 7. Top rice with chicken corn red onion and cilantro
- 8. Drizzle lime crema and finish with cotija cheese before serving
Notes
- Char the corn for authentic street corn flavor
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option
- Add avocado for extra creaminess
- Use leftover grilled chicken for faster prep
- Brown rice works well for a whole grain option
- Add jalapeno for extra heat
- Store components separately for meal prep
- Squeeze fresh lime before serving for brightness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: street corn chicken rice bowl, high protein rice bowl, chicken corn rice bowl