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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
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The Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful, and comforting meal combining tender grilled chicken, smoky roasted corn, creamy spicy sauce, and fluffy rice. This dish offers a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, creamy, and savory notes in one bowl, ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. It’s nutritious, easy to make, customizable, and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 2 ears fresh corn, roasted or grilled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced plus wedges for serving

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Pinch of salt

Carbohydrate Base

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

Cheese

  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Grill or pan-sear over high heat until cooked through and slightly charred on the edges. Set aside to rest before slicing thinly.
  2. Roast the Corn: Roast the corn on an open flame or in the oven until lightly charred and caramelized, unlocking its natural sweetness and smoky flavor essential to the dish.
  3. Make the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt to create a creamy, tangy sauce that complements the grilled corn and chicken perfectly.
  4. Cook the Rice: Prepare jasmine or basmati rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork to keep it light and airy as the bowl’s base.
  5. Assemble the Bowl: Layer the cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl, top with sliced chicken and roasted corn. Drizzle the creamy sauce over everything, then sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Finish with a fresh lime squeeze before serving.

Notes

  • Use high heat when cooking chicken and corn to achieve a perfect char and enhance smoky flavor.
  • Rest the chicken after cooking to keep it juicy and tender during slicing.
  • Do not skip the lime; its acidity balances richness and enhances all flavors.
  • The creamy sauce can be made ahead to save time and deepen its flavor.
  • Toast chili powder briefly before mixing into the sauce to intensify its aroma.

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Keywords: street corn, chicken rice bowl, grilled chicken, roasted corn, creamy sauce, quick dinner, gluten free, easy recipe, meal prep

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