Description
Craving something bold, comforting, and downright delicious? This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl brings together smoky grilled chicken, sweet corn, fluffy rice, and a creamy lime-infused dressing in one perfect bowl. It’s an easy recipe packed with flavor and texture — ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when you need fresh food ideas that hit all the marks. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes for the family, or healthy snacks to prep in advance, this dish delivers. Make it once, and it’ll be on your regular rotation!
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for corn)
1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
3 cups cooked white rice
0.25 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon chili powder
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and mix to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until done and lightly charred. Let rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and chili powder until smooth.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add corn and sauté until lightly charred, about 4–5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
5. In serving bowls, add a bed of rice, top with chopped chicken, sautéed corn, and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
Use grilled corn for even more authentic street corn taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: easy dinner, street corn bowl, quick meals, healthy bowls, food ideas