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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: Flavorful and Quick Dinner

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Make this easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl for a satisfying weeknight dinner. It combines juicy chicken, charred corn, and a creamy cilantro-lime sauce over rice for bold Mexican street food flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for corn)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tajín seasoning (optional, for topping)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter or oil over medium heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. While the corn cooks, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  5. To assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with the cooked chicken and the charred corn mixture.
  6. Drizzle the creamy cilantro-lime sauce over the chicken and corn.
  7. If using, sprinkle with Tajín seasoning and Cotija cheese before serving.

Notes

  • For faster cooking, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken and skip step 2.
  • You can grill the chicken instead of pan-searing for deeper smoky flavor.
  • This recipe works well for healthy chicken meal prep; store components separately and assemble before eating.

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