Flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl (Ready in 30 Minutes)
You can make this vibrant and satisfying Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl quickly for a weeknight dinner or for meal prepping. It combines tender chicken with savory, cheesy street corn flavors for a delicious, high-protein meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon TajÃn seasoning (or more chili powder)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the frozen corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and slightly charred, about 4 minutes.
- While the corn cooks, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and TajÃn seasoning until smooth.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top the rice with the cooked chicken and the charred corn mixture.
- Drizzle the creamy TajÃn-lime sauce generously over the chicken and corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro over the top of each bowl.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the rice, chicken, corn, and sauce separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the textures fresh.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- If you do not have TajÃn, use a mix of chili powder, salt, and a pinch of dried oregano for a similar flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130