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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls combine seasoned chicken, creamy Mexican street corn, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Bowls

  • 2½ cups cooked rice

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts sliced into thin filets
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Street Corn

  • 2½ cups corn kernels
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and diced (optional)

For the Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2½ teaspoons Tajín
  • Juice of 1 small lime
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

For Toppings

  • 1 ripe avocado chopped
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

Make the Sauce

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema, Tajín, lime juice, milk, and sea salt.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Set aside.

Prepare the Chicken

  • Season both sides of the chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden.
  • Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
  • Slice into bite-sized pieces.

Make the Street Corn

  • In the same skillet, add a little extra oil if needed.
  • Add corn, onion, and jalapeño.
  • Increase heat to high.
  • Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn becomes slightly charred and tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in half of the prepared sauce until creamy.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
  • Top with sliced chicken.
  • Add a generous scoop of creamy street corn.
  • Garnish with avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle with additional sauce if desired.
  • Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option.
  • Cotija cheese may be substituted with feta cheese.
  • Add shredded lettuce for extra crunch.
  • Perfect for weekly meal prep containers.