Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Ultimate Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep sessions. The combination of smoky spices, tangy lime crema, and fresh vegetables creates a balanced meal that satisfies all your taste buds. You’ll appreciate how quickly this comes together using simple ingredients, many of which you likely already have in your pantry. The recipe is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize the heat level and swap ingredients based on your preferences or dietary needs.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Lime Crema:
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
