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Delicious street corn chicken rice bowl topped with fresh corn and spices

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A quick, flavorful rice bowl featuring juicy chicken, charred corn, and a creamy cilantro-lime sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Bowl
  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total, cut into bite-size cubes)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown) Ensure the rice is cooked before assembling.
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained) Frozen corn can be added directly without thawing.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 lime juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. Toss chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken in a single layer without overlapping and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side (6-8 minutes total) until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside on a plate.
  2. Wipe the skillet lightly with a paper towel and add corn kernels. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown charred edges appear.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the corn cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Assembly
  1. Spoon warm rice into serving bowls (about 1 cup per bowl). Top with charred corn, sliced chicken, and red onion slices. Drizzle cilantro-lime sauce over everything, then finish with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve individual bowls for family dinners or meal prep. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.