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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl features juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, fluffy rice, and a zesty creamy sauce—all inspired by Mexican street corn flavors. It’s a fast, fresh, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups cooked white rice or jasmine rice
  • 1.5 cups sweet corn grilled or canned, drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges optional, for serving
Creamy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • salt a pinch

Equipment

  • Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rice Cooker or Pot
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side, until cooked through and charred. Let rest and slice.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine sour cream (or yogurt), mayo, lime juice, chili powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Add a splash of water to thin if needed.
  3. Step 3: Assemble each bowl with a scoop of rice, a serving of corn, and sliced grilled chicken on top.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle with creamy sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make it spicier by adding hot sauce to the creamy sauce or tossing the corn with Tajín. This bowl also works great with grilled shrimp or steak!

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