Description
These Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with juicy seasoned chicken, creamy street corn, fluffy rice, and bold zesty flavors—perfect for an easy, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Street Corn
- 2 cups corn (off the cob)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup green onion
- 2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2–3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese
For Serving
- 2 cups cilantro lime rice (or white rice)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- Chipotle aioli (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub over chicken thighs.
- Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn and sauté for about 5 minutes until lightly charred.
- Transfer corn to a bowl and mix in green onion, mayo, Greek yogurt, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and cotija cheese.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, then top with chicken, street corn, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with chipotle aioli and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust mayo and Greek yogurt to control creaminess.
- For a shortcut, mix cooked rice with lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breast can be used.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg