Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl 🌽🍗

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect mash-up of flavor, color, and texture. Juicy grilled chicken, smoky charred corn, creamy lime crema, and fluffy rice come together for a meal that’s both wholesome and crave-worthy. It’s ideal for a fast dinner, a fun lunch, or prepping your meals ahead for the week.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

🔥 Bold, Smoky Flavors: Spiced corn and seasoned chicken bring that street-food flair.
🌿 Fresh & Creamy Contrast: Zesty lime crema and fresh toppings balance every bite.
🍚 Customizable Base: Works with white rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice.
⏱️ Quick to Make: 20 minutes from stove to table.
🥗 Meal-Prep Friendly: Great for storing and assembling throughout the week.

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Calories: ~580 per bowl

Ingredients

For the Bowl

• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Lime Crema

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt

How to Make Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls

1️⃣ Char the Corn

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and corn. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly charred.
Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2️⃣ Mix the Lime Crema

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth. Adjust lime to taste.

3️⃣ Assemble the Bowls

Start with a layer of warm cooked rice.
Top with grilled chicken slices, spiced corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese.
Drizzle with lime crema and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

Dig in while everything is warm and the flavors are fresh!

Tips & Variations

• 🔥 Add Heat: Sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
• 🥦 Low-Carb: Swap in cauliflower rice.
• 🍤 Protein Swap: Try shrimp, tofu, or grilled steak.
• 🧄 Garlic Kick: Add minced garlic to your corn sauté for extra depth.

Final Thoughts

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a complete meal that hits every note—spicy, savory, creamy, and fresh. It’s colorful, easy to make, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal-prepping lunches, this bowl is guaranteed to deliver flavor with every bite.

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl 🌽🍗

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• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Description

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful mash-up of grilled chicken, spiced corn, fresh veggies, and creamy lime crema over a bed of rice. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or lunch on the go.

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Ingredients

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• For the Bowl:
• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• For the Lime Crema:
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and corn. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly charred. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Adjust lime to taste.
3. In each bowl, start with a layer of warm cooked rice. Top with grilled chicken slices, spiced corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with cilantro.
4. Serve immediately while warm and fresh.

Notes

Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for heat. Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Swap protein with shrimp, tofu, or steak. Add minced garlic when sautéing corn for deeper flavor.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Skillet
• Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 580

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