Description
How to make street corn chicken rice bowl with tender chicken, charred corn and creamy cotija that brings summer flavors to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Rice Base
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Street Corn Components
- 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Fresh Toppings & Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Combine jasmine rice and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 18 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Season Chicken: While rice cooks, toss chicken pieces with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes to absorb flavors before cooking for best results.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Char Corn: In same skillet, add corn kernels and cook 4-5 minutes until charred in spots. You want some golden brown bits for that authentic street corn flavor.
- Make Crema: Whisk together mayonnaise, Mexican crema, lime juice and smoked paprika in small bowl. This creamy mixture will tie all the flavors together beautifully.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice among four bowls, top with chicken and charred corn. Drizzle with crema mixture and sprinkle with cotija cheese, cilantro, green onions and jalapeño.
Notes
- Don’t skip charring the corn; it’s what gives authentic street corn flavor.
- Store components separately to prevent the rice from getting soggy.
- Chicken thighs work better than breasts for staying tender and juicy.
- Make extra crema sauce – it’s delicious on everything.
- Adjust jalapeño amount based on your heat preference.
- Fresh lime juice is essential; bottled won’t give the same bright flavor.
Allergy Information: Dairy
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 28g