Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable Recipe)
Grilled chicken and charred corn tossed in creamy lime sauce over fluffy rice, topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp lime juice
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Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper
→ For the Corn
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2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
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1 tsp olive oil
→ For the Rice
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2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or basmati)
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Optional: Cook with chicken broth for extra flavor
→ For the Street Corn Sauce
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½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp lime juice
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1 tsp chili powder
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¼ tsp salt
→ Toppings & Garnishes
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½ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
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¼ cup chopped cilantro
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Sliced jalapeños
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Lime wedges
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1 avocado sliced (optional)
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Optional add-ins: Pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, sautéed bell peppers
# Steps to Follow:
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken, stir to coat, and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked (165°F). Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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For fresh corn: Grill whole ears over medium heat, turning every few minutes until lightly charred. Cut kernels off once cooled. For canned corn: Drain and sauté in a skillet with oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned. For frozen corn: Thaw, pat dry, and sauté in a skillet until golden.
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In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
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Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and add a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
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Add rice to a bowl. Top with grilled corn and chicken. Drizzle with street corn sauce. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños. Serve with lime wedges and optional avocado slices.
# Extra Tips:
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Optional garnishes like pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and sautéed bell peppers add extra flavor and texture.