Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable)
Grilled spiced chicken with charred corn and creamy lime sauce over rice.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Corn Mixture
09 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
→ Rice Base
12 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
→ Street Corn Sauce & Toppings
13 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 3 tbsp sour cream
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1/2 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
20 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Toss the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
02 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and dust with chili powder. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Arrange sliced chicken and charred corn over the rice. Scatter crumbled cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño on top. Drizzle each bowl generously with the street corn sauce.
05 - Finish with lime wedges alongside each bowl and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce is the kind of thing you will want to drizzle on everything in your fridge
- It comes together in under an hour with zero fancy techniques
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing makes a noticeable difference in juiciness
- The corn needs actual contact with the hot pan surface to char properly, so resist the urge to stir it constantly
03 -
- Marinating the chicken for thirty minutes in the spice and oil mixture deepens the flavor significantly
- Using a mix of cotija and a sharper cheese like manchego adds layers you would not expect