Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken

• 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Juice of ½ lime

For the Street Corn (Elote-Style)

• 3 cups corn (fresh, grilled, or frozen & charred)

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ¼ tsp smoked paprika

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• Juice of ½ lime

• ⅓ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• Pinch salt

For the Rice

• 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

• Juice of ½ lime

• 1–2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• Pinch salt

Optional Toppings

• Diced avocado

• Cherry tomatoes

• Pickled red onions

• Jalapeño slices

• Extra Cotija

• Hot sauce or chipotle crema

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Chicken

1. In a bowl, toss chicken with oil, lime juice, and seasonings.

2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high.

3. Cook 5–7 minutes per side (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

4. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

2️⃣ Make the Street Corn

1. If using frozen corn, sauté in a hot dry skillet until slightly charred.

2. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and spices.

3. Stir in corn, Cotija, cilantro, and salt.

3️⃣ Season the Rice

Mix warm rice with lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls

Layer:

• Rice

• Sliced chicken

• Street corn mixture

• Desired toppings

Drizzle with extra lime or chipotle sauce if desired.

🔥 Flavor Boost Option (Chipotle Crema)

Mix:

• ¼ cup sour cream

• 1 tbsp mayo

• 1 tsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)

• Squeeze of lime

🥗 Make It Healthier

• Swap rice for cauliflower rice

• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream

• Grill corn and chicken for extra smoky flavor