Description
This Loaded Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring seasoned chicken, zesty street-style corn, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado over a bed of rice. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, it combines smoky spices with tangy lime and creamy cotija cheese for a delicious, colorful bowl.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Street Corn Mixture
- 1 cup corn (grilled, roasted, or canned and drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken along with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Street Corn Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the corn with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly between two serving bowls as the base.
- Add Toppings: Top each bowl with the seasoned chicken, followed by the street corn mixture, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and slices of avocado.
- Serve: Add lime wedges to the side for an extra burst of fresh lime juice. Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful street corn chicken rice bowl!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs if preferred for a juicier texture.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- To make this bowl vegetarian, omit chicken and add extra corn or black beans.
- Grill or roast the corn for smokier flavor; canned corn works well for convenience.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred heat level or omit if sensitive to spice.
