Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl – Easy & Flavorful Summer Dinner

A smoky, creamy, and vibrant rice bowl inspired by Mexican street corn—topped with juicy grilled chicken and zesty lime crema.

🎉 Introduction

Get ready for a bowl bursting with flavor, texture, and sunny vibes! This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines juicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet and smoky street corn topping with tangy lime crema. It’s the ultimate summer dinner—easy to prep, loaded with fresh ingredients, and totally customizable. ☀️🍚🌽

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

🌽 For the Street Corn Mix

• 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
• ¼ cup mayo
• ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Pinch of salt

🍚 For the Rice

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Pinch of salt

🌿 Optional Toppings

• Extra cheese
• Hot sauce or tajín
• Sliced avocado
• Fresh jalapeño rings
• Lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

1. Rub chicken with olive oil and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
3. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

Step 2: Prepare the Street Corn Mix

1. Mix mayo, cheese, lime juice, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt in a bowl.
2. Fold in corn kernels until fully coated.

Step 3: Season the Rice

1. Mix cooked rice with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
2. Keep warm.

Step 4: Assemble Your Bowl

1. Start with a scoop of lime rice.
2. Add sliced chicken on one side.
3. Spoon generous helpings of the street corn mix.
4. Add toppings like avocado, jalapeños, and lime wedges.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 3–4 bowls
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Spicy: Add diced jalapeño to the corn or hot sauce on top
• Low-Carb: Swap rice with cauliflower rice
• Protein Swap: Use grilled shrimp, tofu, or pulled pork
• Loaded Bowl: Add black beans, tomatoes, or roasted peppers
• Dairy-Free: Use vegan mayo and omit cheese

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store rice, corn mix, and chicken separately for up to 4 days
• Reheating: Microwave rice and chicken; add corn mix fresh
• Freezer: Chicken and rice freeze well; corn topping is best fresh

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use rotisserie chicken?
   Yes—it’s a great shortcut for quick assembly.
2. Is cotija cheese necessary?
   Feta or shredded parmesan works fine.
3. Can I skip mayo in the corn mix?
   Use Greek yogurt or sour cream as an alternative.
4. Do I need to grill the chicken?
   Pan-searing or baking works just as well.
5. Is this gluten-free?
   Yes, just check your cheese and mayo labels to be sure.
6. Can I serve it cold?
   It works great as a cold lunch bowl too!
7. What kind of rice should I use?
   Jasmine, basmati, or brown rice are all good choices.
8. Can I meal prep this dish?
   Definitely—store components separately and assemble fresh.
9. Can I use canned corn?
   Yes—just drain and use directly or lightly roast first.
10. What drink pairs well with this?
    Try lime agua fresca, a light beer, or iced tea!

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Grill pan or skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Cutting board & knife
• Rice cooker or saucepan
• Spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons

🏁 Conclusion

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect way to bring the joy of summer into a simple dinner. Bold spices, creamy corn, citrusy rice, and juicy grilled chicken come together in a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. 🌞🌽🍗

It’s colorful, customizable, and made to be enjoyed outside under the sun—or right at your kitchen table.

Adam

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl – Easy & Flavorful Summer Dinner

A smoky, creamy, and vibrant rice bowl inspired by Mexican street corn—topped with juicy grilled chicken and zesty lime crema. 🎉 Introduction Get ready for a bowl bursting with flavor, texture, and sunny vibes! This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines juicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet and smoky street corn topping with tangy lime crema. It’s the ultimate summer dinner—easy to prep, loaded with fresh ingredients, and totally customizable. ☀️🍚🌽

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 bowls

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍗 For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

🌽 For the Street Corn Mix

• 1 ½ cups corn kernels fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen
• ¼ cup mayo
• ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Pinch of salt

🍚 For the Rice

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Pinch of salt

🌿 Optional Toppings

• Extra cheese
• Hot sauce or tajín
• Sliced avocado
• Fresh jalapeño rings
• Lime wedges

Equipment

• Grill pan or skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Cutting board & knife
• Rice cooker or saucepan
• Spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

1. Rub chicken with olive oil and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
3. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

Step 2: Prepare the Street Corn Mix

1. Mix mayo, cheese, lime juice, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt in a bowl.
2. Fold in corn kernels until fully coated.

Step 3: Season the Rice

1. Mix cooked rice with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
2. Keep warm.

Step 4: Assemble Your Bowl

1. Start with a scoop of lime rice.
2. Add sliced chicken on one side.
3. Spoon generous helpings of the street corn mix.
4. Add toppings like avocado, jalapeños, and lime wedges.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Spicy: Add diced jalapeño to the corn or hot sauce on top

Low-Carb: Swap rice with cauliflower rice

Protein Swap: Use grilled shrimp, tofu, or pulled pork

Loaded Bowl: Add black beans, tomatoes, or roasted peppers

Dairy-Free: Use vegan mayo and omit cheese

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store rice, corn mix, and chicken separately for up to 4 days

Reheating: Microwave rice and chicken; add corn mix fresh

Freezer: Chicken and rice freeze well; corn topping is best fresh

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes—it’s a great shortcut for quick assembly.

Is cotija cheese necessary?
Feta or shredded parmesan works fine.

Can I skip mayo in the corn mix?
Use Greek yogurt or sour cream as an alternative.

Do I need to grill the chicken?
Pan-searing or baking works just as well.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes, just check your cheese and mayo labels to be sure.

Can I serve it cold?
It works great as a cold lunch bowl too!

What kind of rice should I use?
Jasmine, basmati, or brown rice are all good choices.

Can I meal prep this dish?
Definitely—store components separately and assemble fresh.

Can I use canned corn?
Yes—just drain and use directly or lightly roast first.

What drink pairs well with this?
Try lime agua fresca, a light beer, or iced tea!

🏁 Conclusion
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect way to bring the joy of summer into a simple dinner. Bold spices, creamy corn, citrusy rice, and juicy grilled chicken come together in a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. 🌞🌽🍗

It’s colorful, customizable, and made to be enjoyed outside under the sun—or right at your kitchen table.