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Best Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe Idea

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors.
Whether you’re looking for recipe ideas for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep option, this chicken rice bowl will become a new favorite in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Light Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping:

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels grilled, if possible
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Cotija cheese crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

For the Rice and Assembly:

  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Coat the chicken thighs evenly in the marinade.
  • Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15–30 minutes for deeper flavor.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the marinated chicken for 8–10 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips or chunks.

Prepare the Street Corn Topping:

  • In a bowl, mix grilled corn kernels, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder.
  • Add salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
  • Stir well until fully combined.

Prepare the Rice:

  • If using leftover jasmine rice, reheat it with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.

Assemble the Bowls:

  • Divide the warm rice among four bowls.
  • Top each with sliced chicken and a generous serving of street corn topping.
  • Garnish with extra Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges for extra freshness.
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