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Flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines tender, seasoned chicken with sweet corn, zesty lime, and a perfect blend of spices, all served over a fluffy bed of rice. It’s a vibrant, satisfying meal inspired by the flavors of street food while being easy to prepare at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 cooking pot for rice
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 spatula or wooden spoon
  • 4 serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste NA salt
  • to taste NA pepper
  • 1 cup sweet corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 NA avocado, sliced
  • 1 NA lime, cut into wedges
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking the rice according to package instructions. Set aside once done.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet.
  • Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  • In the same skillet, add the sweet corn and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s slightly charred.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, corn, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to combine.
  • To serve, layer the rice and corn mixture in bowls, top with sliced chicken, avocado, and sprinkle with cotija cheese, if using.
  • Garnish with lime wedges for an added zesty flavor.

Notes

If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can replace the chicken with grilled zucchini or mushrooms.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels by adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
This dish is great for meal prep; prepare the components in advance and simply assemble when ready to eat.