Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls
A vibrant, flavorful dish combining juicy seasoned chicken with creamy street corn, served over fluffy rice with fresh toppings for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet,
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Street Corn Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing the chicken
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 cup corn kernels Fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese Crumbled; substitute feta if unavailable
- 1 lime lime juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro For freshness
- 1/2 tsp chili powder For a touch of spice
- salt and pepper To taste
For the Rice Bowls
- 2 cups cooked rice Jasmine or basmati recommended
- Optional toppings Avocado slices, black beans, pico de gallo, extra cilantro, sour cream, or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel, then season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the corn kernels and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly charred and tender.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and the remaining chili powder. Mix well to create a creamy street corn sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the creamy corn mixture.
- Assemble the bowls by placing warm rice at the bottom. Top with a generous portion of street corn chicken.
- Add optional toppings like avocado, black beans, pico de gallo, extra cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve immediately!
Notes
For extra flavor, try grilling the chicken instead of pan-searing. Adjust spice levels to taste by adding jalapeños or extra chili powder.