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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Smoky spiced chicken served over cilantro lime rice with charred corn salad and creamy cilantro lime crema, inspired by Mexican street corn.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Cilantro Lime Rice
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice
  • 2.75 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
Spiced Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Street Corn Salad
  • 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 red onion finely diced
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
  • 0.33 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Cilantro Lime Crema
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
For Assembly
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • lime wedges for serving
  • extra cilantro for garnish
  • hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry and place in a bowl. Mix all spices with olive oil and rub all over chicken. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 4 hours.
  3. Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  5. If using fresh corn, char kernels in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes until lightly blackened. For frozen corn, thaw and pat dry before charring. Mix charred corn with red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Fluff cooked rice with a fork and stir in lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, and salt.
  7. Divide cilantro lime rice among 4 bowls. Top with sliced chicken and street corn salad. Drizzle with cilantro lime crema and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, grill the chicken and corn outdoors. This bowl can be meal prepped for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.