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Delicious easy street corn chicken rice bowl with chicken, corn, and lime rice.

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This creamy and tangy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a filling and customizable dinner, perfect for busy weeknights. Using fresh, simple ingredients, you can create a delicious meal that tastes like street food right at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Core ingredients
  • 1 cup Rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime rice) Cooked as per your preference
  • 1 lb Chicken (thighs or breasts) Cooked and sliced or chopped
  • 1 cup Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) Drain well if using canned
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise For creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream For creaminess
  • 1 each Lime (juice and zest) Use for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder or tajin For a tangy spicy edge
  • 2 cloves Garlic (fresh or powdered) For flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cotija or feta cheese For topping
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional but recommended
Toppings
  • 1 each Avocado (sliced) For fresh topping
  • 1 each Tomato (diced) For fresh topping
  • 1 cup Lettuce (shredded) For fresh topping
  • 1/4 cup Jalapenos (sliced) Optional for spice
  • 2 each Lime wedges For squeezing on top
  • 1/2 cup Tortilla chips (crushed) For crunch on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice according to your normal method. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro if desired.
  2. Cook the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic. Cook in a skillet with oil until done, then let rest before slicing.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder or tajin, garlic, and salt. Stir in corn. For extra flavor, char the corn in a hot pan.
Assembly
  1. Build your bowls starting with rice at the bottom, followed by chicken, a big spoonful of the corn mixture, cotija, cilantro, and any additional toppings.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime or salt, adding hot sauce if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, char the corn and keep toppings fresh. Use chicken thighs for juiciness and remember to keep wet toppings separate until serving.