Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A flavor-packed, one-bowl wonder combining marinated grilled chicken, charred corn, creamy lime sauce, and avocado over cilantro-lime rice. A quick, customizable dinner that tastes like Mexican street food magic!
Equipment
- Grill Pan or Skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Small Sauce Bowl
- Cutting board
- Chef’s Knife
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper
For the Corn Mixture
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- salt and chili powder to taste
For the Street Corn Sauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño optional, to taste
For Assembly
- 2 cups cooked rice flavored with lime juice and cilantro
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese extra for topping
- lime wedges
- extra chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Cook rice per package instructions. Stir in lime juice, butter, and chopped cilantro. Cover and keep warm.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil. Add corn, bell pepper, and red onion. Cook over high heat without stirring too often for char. Season with salt and chili powder.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice and zest, garlic, cilantro, cotija, and jalapeño (if using). Stir until well combined.
- Assemble bowls: add a base of cilantro-lime rice, top with sliced chicken, charred corn mix, and drizzle with street corn sauce. Garnish with avocado, cotija, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Char is essential for authentic flavor—avoid over-stirring corn mix. Use pre-cooked rice or frozen corn to save time. Store all components separately for best leftovers.