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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is packed with flavor and super easy to throw together. It combines juicy grilled chicken, smoky street corn, and fluffy rice with a zesty, creamy sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, and great for meal prep!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Street Corn:

  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp sour cream

  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

For the Bowl:

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • Lime wedges, for serving

  • Extra chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the Chicken:
    In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Grill or cook in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.

  • Make the Street Corn:
    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the corn for 5–7 minutes until slightly charred. Remove from heat and stir in mayo, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.

  • Assemble the Bowls:
    In each bowl, add a base of rice. Top with sliced chicken, a generous scoop of street corn, avocado slices, and extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes:

  • You can swap the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a twist.

  • For extra heat, add jalapeño slices or hot sauce.

  • Works great with quinoa or cauliflower rice if you want a lower-carb option.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Diet: Gluten-Free
Keywords: street corn bowl, chicken rice bowl, elote chicken, grilled chicken bowl, easy dinner

Nutrition Information (per serving):

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl

  • Calories: 540

  • Sugar: 4g

  • Sodium: 540mg

  • Fat: 27g

  • Saturated Fat: 6g

  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g

  • Trans Fat: 0g

  • Carbohydrates: 43g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 35g

  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Let me know if you’d like a printable version or want to tweak any ingredients!

Notes

  • You can swap the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a twist.

  • For extra heat, add jalapeño slices or hot sauce.

  • Works great with quinoa or cauliflower rice if you want a lower-carb option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Find it online: https://healthyhomeeats.com/street-corn-chicken-rice-bowl/