Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, hearty meal that combines smoky marinated chicken, creamy street corn, cilantro-lime rice, and zesty lime crema. It’s inspired by Mexican street food and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the rice:
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp lime juice
For the street corn topping:
3 ears fresh corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/3 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
For the lime crema:
1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1 tbsp lime juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook jasmine rice in chicken broth. Once done, fluff and stir in cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Grill corn until charred. Cut kernels off the cob and toss with mayonnaise, Cotija, chili powder, and cilantro.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Whisk crema with lime juice and salt until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with a base of cilantro-lime rice, topped with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, Cotija cheese, crema drizzle, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Swap chicken for shrimp or steak for variety.
Make vegetarian with black beans or grilled zucchini.
Adjust spice level by adding cayenne or chipotle powder.
Queso fresco is a great substitute for Cotija cheese.
Best enjoyed fresh, but great for meal prep too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg