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Street corn chicken rice bowl with grilled chicken, corn, rice, lime, and cilantro in a bowl.

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A vibrant and flavorful rice bowl featuring juicy seasoned chicken, Mexican street corn with cotija cheese and chipotle mayo, served over cilantro lime rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice rinsed
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Street Corn
  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo minced
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 avocado avocado sliced
  • 4 wedges lime wedges
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed jasmine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt to taste and keep warm.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove and set aside.
Make the Street Corn
  1. In the same skillet, add corn kernels and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until corn is lightly charred and heated through.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and 1 tablespoon lime juice to make chipotle mayo.
  3. Remove corn from heat and stir in half of the chipotle mayo and half of the crumbled cotija cheese.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide cilantro lime rice among bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, street corn mixture, sliced avocado, and lime wedges.
  2. Drizzle remaining chipotle mayo over the top and garnish with remaining cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.

Notes

To make this gluten-free, ensure the chicken broth is gluten-free. You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred. Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control heat level.