Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable)
Grilled chicken meets smoky street corn over fluffy rice with zesty crema for a vibrant, satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp ground cumin
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Rice
10 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
11 - 2 cups water
12 - ½ tsp salt
→ Street Corn
13 - 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
16 - ¼ tsp chili powder
17 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Crema
18 - ½ cup sour cream
19 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
20 - 1 tbsp lime juice
21 - 1 tsp hot sauce
22 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Toppings
23 - ⅓ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
24 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
25 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
26 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
04 - Add olive oil and corn kernels to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until slightly charred. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt. Remove from heat.
05 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, street corn, crema, crumbled cheese, cilantro, jalapeño slices, and a lime wedge.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you love about street corn but infinitely less messy to eat
- The crema ties all the flavors together into something greater than the sum of its parts
- Perfect for those nights when you want restaurant vibes without leaving the house
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking is nonnegotiable or all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in the bowl
- The crema thickens up in the fridge so add a splash of water or lime juice before serving if youve made it ahead
03 -
- Cast iron skillets give the best char on corn but any heavy pan will work
- Letting the crema sit for 30 minutes before serving helps the flavors meld together