Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Lucas
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines grilled chicken, zesty streetcorn, and cilantro-lime rice—a perfect meal for weeknight dinners or mealprepping.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 599 kcal
For the Grilled Chicken:
- o 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- o 2 tablespoons olive oil
- o 1 tablespoon lime juice
- o 1 tablespoon chili powder
- o 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- o 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- o Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
- o 1 cup jasmine rice
- o 2 cups water
- o 1 tablespoon lime juice
- o 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Street Corn Mixture:
- o 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- o 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- o 1 tablespoon lime juice
- o 1 teaspoon chili powder
- o 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Optional Toppings:
- o Sliced avocado
- o Black beans
- o Sliced jalapeños
- o Lime wedges
- o Chopped green onions
Marinate the Chicken:
o In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
o Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the marinade.
o Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in the refrigerator.
Prepare the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
o Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear.
o In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil.
o Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
o Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
o Fluff the rice with a fork, then mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Prepare the Street Corn Mixture:
o If using fresh corn, grill or sauté until slightly charred; if using frozen, sauté until heated through.
o In a bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and crumbled cotija cheese.
o Mix until well combined.
Cook the Chicken:
o Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
o Alternatively, pan-sear in a skillet over medium heat with a bit of oil.
o Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain.
Assemble the Bowls:
o Start with a base of cilantro-lime rice in each bowl.
o Arrange sliced chicken on top of the rice.
o Spoon the street corn mixture over the chicken.
o Add desired toppings such as avocado slices, black beans, jalapeños, lime wedges, and chopped green onions.
- Calories: Approximately 600 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugars: 6g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 800mg
Keyword cilantro-lime rice, grilled chicken, street corn, Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl