Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is the dinner of my dreams with juicy blackened chicken, smoky corn, fresh herbs, and the most incredible chili lime sauce on top.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 batch baked chicken thighs (<- click link for recipe)
Corn Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-1/2 cups frozen corn fire-roasted if possible
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoons diced jalapeño optional
- 1 lime optional (1 tbsp juice)
Sauce
For Serving/Topping
- 1 batch cilantro-lime rice (<- click link for recipe), or plain rice
- 1 large ripe avocado diced, optional
- cotija cheese optional, for topping
Instructions
- Rice: Follow the linked recipe for cilantro-lime or plain rice, or use your favorite method.
- Chicken: Follow the linked recipe above or prepare your favorite seasoned chicken thighs.
- Sauce: Zest and juice the limes to get 1/4 teaspoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice. Whisk together with the mayo, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and Sriracha until smooth. Season to taste with salt (I add 1/4 tsp) and pepper (I add a pinch). Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Corn: Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat. Add oil, then corn, and cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until browned. Resist stirring too often so the corn can char. Season (I add 1/4 teaspoon each of salt & pepper.) Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and let cool to room temperature. Stir in cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, and 1 tbsp lime juice (if using).
- Assemble: Layer rice into bowls. Add chicken, then spoon over the corn topping. Top with diced avocado and any additional toppings. Drizzle the chili lime sauce generously over everything. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store rice, chicken, corn, and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Cut avocado fresh.
Meal Prep: Prep ahead and store components separately. Heat rice, then stir in cold chicken to warm gently. Add toppings right before serving.