Juicy chicken, zesty street corn, and fresh toppings come together for a hearty, vibrant rice bowl meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Rice
09 - 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
10 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Street Corn Topping
12 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
15 - 1/4 cup sour cream
16 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
18 - 1/4 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
19 - Juice of 1 lime
20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For Serving
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
22 - Lime wedges
23 - Hot sauce (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Rinse the rice under cold running water. In a saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil with salt. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender (approximately 15–20 minutes for white rice or 35–40 minutes for brown rice). Fluff rice with a fork and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken and toss thoroughly to coat with the spice mixture.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked and browned. Transfer to a plate, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice as desired.
04 - In the same skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and add corn kernels. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the corn is slightly charred. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly. In a mixing bowl, combine charred corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, smoked paprika, crumbled cheese, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir gently to coat.
05 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with sliced chicken, a generous spoonful of street corn mixture, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges and drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
