Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender, spiced chicken with classic street corn flavors over a bed of rice and black beans. Enhanced with a creamy, tangy street corn sauce and fresh avocado, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Base and Vegetables
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Street Corn Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Make the Street Corn Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, cumin, crumbled cotija cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Rice Bowl: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with black beans, corn kernels, diced red onion, diced bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- Add Chicken and Sauce: Place the cooked chicken over the layered rice and vegetables. Drizzle generous amounts of the street corn sauce on top of the chicken for extra flavor and creaminess.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bowl with avocado slices and a lime wedge on the side. Serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier option.
- Fresh corn gives the best flavor, but frozen works well too—just thaw before using.
- Substitute cotija cheese with feta if cotija is unavailable.
- For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce or diced jalapeños to the sauce.
- Brown rice can be used in place of white rice to increase fiber content.
