Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, satisfying meal that brings the bold flavors of Mexican street corn into a wholesome, easy-to-assemble rice bowl. Grilled chicken, creamy chili-lime corn, and cotija cheese sit atop fluffy rice for a quick and crave-worthy dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked rice
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2 grilled chicken breasts, diced
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1 cup canned or fresh corn (grilled for extra flavor)
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1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook rice according to package directions; keep warm.
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Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
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In a bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in corn until evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
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To assemble bowls, layer rice at the bottom, top with diced chicken, spoon on the creamy corn mixture, and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
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Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
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Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier version.
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Swap in brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for dietary preferences.
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Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble fresh.