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Loaded Street Corn Chicken & Rice Bowls

Juicy seasoned chicken served over fluffy rice and topped with creamy, zesty street corn for a bold, satisfying bowl meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced
Rice
  • 2 cups long-grain rice white or brown
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • 0.5 lime zested and juiced, optional
Street Corn Topping
  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or grilled
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 0.5 cup cotija or feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Saucepan with lid
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice and cook with water or broth and salt according to package directions. Fluff and stir in cilantro and lime if using.
  2. Season chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  3. Cook chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly charred, about 5–7 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.
  4. If needed, sauté or grill corn until lightly charred. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, garlic, spices, and lime juice. Fold in corn, cheese, onion, and cilantro. Season to taste.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, and a generous scoop of street corn topping. Add optional toppings and serve.

Notes

For extra heat, add pickled jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce. Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.