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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: The Ultimate Flavor-Packed Meal You’ll Crave Again and Again

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: The Ultimate Flavor-Packed Meal You’ll Crave Again and Again
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Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor!
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines juicy chili-lime chicken, creamy Mexican-style street corn (elote), fluffy rice, and fresh cilantro. It’s hearty, colorful, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced garlic)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or frozen)

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

  • 1 cup sour cream (reserve half for drizzling)

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

For the Rice Bowls

  • 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).

2. Make the street corn topping

Cook corn if needed (grill for smoky flavor or heat frozen corn).
In a bowl, combine corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy. Set aside.

3. Cook the chicken

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 75°C). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

4. Assemble the bowls

Divide rice among bowls. Top with sliced chicken and a generous scoop of street corn mixture. Drizzle extra sour cream over the top.

5. Garnish & serve

Finish with cilantro, extra cotija cheese, and fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • Grill for extra flavor: Grilling both the chicken and corn adds a smoky taste.

  • Make it lighter: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

  • Low-carb option: Swap rice for cauliflower rice or lettuce.

  • Add heat: Sprinkle Tajín, hot sauce, or diced jalapeños.

  • Meal prep friendly: Store components separately for up to 4 days.

  • Extra toppings: Avocado, pico de gallo, or black beans are great additions.

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