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Close-up of Street Corn Chicken Rice featuring charred chicken, corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro over white rice.

Street Corn Chicken Rice

This recipe combines seasoned chicken, charred corn, and a creamy lime dressing over rice for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice cooked
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Street Corn Dressing & Toppings
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set it aside in a warm place.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the taco seasoning until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until it is cooked through and golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan. In the same skillet, sear the corn kernels for 5 minutes until they begin to char.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the charred corn with the mayonnaise mixture, crumbled Cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  7. Assemble the bowls by portioning 1/2 cup of rice, 4 ounces of chicken, and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture into four containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25g

Notes

For ingredient substitutions, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time. If you prefer less richness, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the dressing mixture.

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