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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Savory Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe for Busy Nights

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe combines smoky grilled corn, juicy chicken, and creamy lime-infused sauce in a meal that's perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Versatile and fragrant.
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Hearty alternative.
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Rice Low-carb option.
For the Protein
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless.
  • 1 cup Black Beans Vegetarian substitute.
  • 1 cup Grilled Tofu Plant-based option.
For the Corn
  • 2 ears Sweet Corn (Fresh) Grill for smoky sweetness.
  • 1 can Frozen or Canned Corn Convenient option.
For the Lime Crema
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Creamy and tangy.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh squeezed preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Or parsley.
  • 1 piece Sliced Jalapeños Optional for heat.
  • 1 piece Avocado Sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Lime Juice For drizzling.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the rice as directed on the package, using jasmine or brown rice. This typically takes 15-20 minutes.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with spices, sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked, then rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Grill or sauté the corn until charred or heated through, seasoning with chili powder and lime juice.
  4. In a bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt to create the lime crema.
  5. Assemble the bowls with rice, chicken, corn, lime crema, and toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse rice before cooking for fluffiness. Char the corn well for best flavor. Store components separately for meal prep.

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