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Street corn chicken rice bowl with seared chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese and cilantro garnish

Street Corn Chicken Rice: A Comfort Bowl That Brings Mexico to Your Kitchen


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A flavorful comfort bowl with tender chicken, Mexican-style street corn, and seasoned rice – bringing bold flavors from Mexico right to your kitchen.


Ingredients

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1 cup long-grain rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

1 tbsp lime juice

1/4 tsp chili powder for corn topping

Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish


Instructions

1. Cook rice in chicken broth according to package instructions; set aside.

2. Season diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, mix corn with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder.

5. Assemble bowls: start with a base of cooked rice, top with cooked chicken, and spoon over the street corn mixture.

6. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

7. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill the corn instead of sautéing.

Add black beans or diced avocado for more texture and nutrients.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Comfort Food
  • Method: Sautéing, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: street corn chicken rice, Mexican bowl, comfort bowl, chicken rice bowl