This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe combines tender chicken, zesty street corn, fluffy rice, and creamy toppings for a flavorful meal.
Author:Sandy
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
2 chicken breasts, grilled or cooked and diced
1 cup cooked corn kernels (or charred corn)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken breasts with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until fully cooked. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, corn kernels, red onion, tomatoes, and chicken.
Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt and sprinkle cotija cheese over the top.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use grilled corn for extra smoky flavor.
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.