Flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl – A Quick Tex-Mex Feast
This flavorful street corn chicken rice bowl combines tender, seasoned chicken with zesty street corn, lime-infused rice, and fresh toppings for a delicious, colorful, and satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s quick to make and packed with bold flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl
- Method: Stovetop, No Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup long grain rice, cooked as per package instructions
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- For the Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Chopped tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Extra cotija cheese
Instructions
1. Toss the diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Set aside.
5. Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
6. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
7. In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
8. Mix until well combined.
9. Divide the rice among serving bowls.
10. Top with the cooked chicken and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture.
11. Add any optional toppings such as diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, or extra cotija cheese for extra flavor and color.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more chili powder or top with sliced jalapeños.
Cotija cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor but can be substituted with feta if needed.
You can use pre-cooked or canned corn for a quicker preparation.