Go Back
+ servings
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls finished recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls

A flavorful and easy meal prep recipe featuring seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy street corn mixture, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Chicken
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Street Corn Mixture
  • 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For Serving
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • extra chopped cilantro, optional
  • extra lime wedges, optional
  • extra hot sauce, optional

Method
 

Method
  1. Store the chicken, rice, and street corn mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Slice the avocado only when ready to serve. Reheat the chicken and rice until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). The street corn mixture is best served chilled or at cool room temperature and does not require reheating. Freeze only the cooked chicken and rice for up to 2 months. Cool completely before freezing in airtight containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Do not freeze the street corn mixture because the mayonnaise and sour cream can separate. For make-ahead preparation, cook the rice, chicken, and corn mixture up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate them separately. Assemble the bowls just before serving for the freshest texture.

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy. When slicing, cut against the grain for the best texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!