Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable View)
Grilled spiced chicken meets charred corn and fluffy rice in a vibrant bowl topped with tangy crema and crumbled cheese.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp ground cumin
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Rice
10 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
11 - 2 cups water
12 - ½ tsp salt
→ Street Corn
13 - 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (about 3 cobs)
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
16 - ¼ tsp chili powder
17 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Crema
18 - ½ cup sour cream
19 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
20 - 1 tbsp lime juice
21 - 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
22 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Toppings
23 - ⅓ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
24 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
25 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
26 - Lime wedges
# How to Prepare:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and steam covered 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat chicken breasts evenly in marinade. Let sit at least 10 minutes.
03 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and sauté 3-5 minutes until slightly charred. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt. Remove from heat.
05 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce if using, and salt until smooth and creamy.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top with sliced chicken, street corn, drizzle of crema, crumbled cheese, cilantro, jalapeño slices if desired, and lime wedge.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan except the rice, making cleanup surprisingly manageable
- The combination of smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors hits every craving at once
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- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of on your cutting board
- The rice steaming time off the heat is just as important as the simmering time
03 -
- Dont skip rinsing the rice, it makes all the difference in texture
- Let the corn get some serious char, those crispy bits are the best part