If you love Mexican street corn, these Street Corn Chicken Bowls are going to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
Tender chicken gets layered over warm rice and topped with creamy, slightly tangy street corn for a meal that feels fresh, filling, and surprisingly easy to make at home. It’s one of those dinners that looks impressive but uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly on busy weeknights.
These bowls are also great for meal prep and easy to customize depending on what you already have in the fridge.
Street Corn Chicken Bowls (Easy Budget Rice Bowl Dinner)
Description
These Street Corn Chicken Bowls are made with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy street corn for an easy budget-friendly dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add chicken pieces and season with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Cook until chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned.
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In a bowl, mix corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lime juice, and chili powder.
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Warm rice if needed.
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Assemble bowls by adding rice to the bottom.
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Top with chicken and street corn mixture.
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Garnish with cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges if desired.
Note
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
✔ tortilla chips
✔ simple side salad
✔ sliced cucumbers
✔ salsa
