Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is loaded with bold flavors, creamy corn, and tender chicken. A fun and easy meal idea!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course / Bowl Meal
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired / Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 600 kcal
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or Mexican-style
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (grilled or pan-seared, sliced)
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta as substitute
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce optional for serving
Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a dash of paprika or chili powder. Grill or pan-sear until fully cooked. Slice thinly.
Prepare Street Corn Mix: In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Mix well and season to taste.
Assemble Bowls: Add a layer of cooked rice to each bowl, top with sliced chicken, and spoon over generous portions of the street corn mixture.
Garnish: Sprinkle with extra cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, or a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
Serve: Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful bowl!
Keyword street corn, chicken bowl, rice bowl, summer meal, easy lunch, weeknight dinner, Elote-style