Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice
Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl with Rice is a better-than-takeout meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy corn every time. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner and Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip.
Why This Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice Is Pure Comfort
- Perfectly crispy corn in every bite
- Creamy avocado and tangy lime crema
- Better than takeout and ready in 20 minutes
What You'll Need for Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Frozen corn kernels
- Avocado
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Rice
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Lime juice
- Cumin
- Optional: Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Optional: Diced red onion
- Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Thinly slice for even cooking.
- Corn: Frozen and thawed works best.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast iron skillet — Even heat for perfectly crispy corn. → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Easy blending for creamy lime crema. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice
- Cook chicken: Season chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook corn: In the same skillet, add corn, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is crispy and browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make lime crema: Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and cumin until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble bowls: Cook rice according to package instructions. Divide rice, chicken, corn, avocado, and lime crema among bowls. Top with optional toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice
- Common mistake and fix: Overcrowding the skillet can make corn soggy. Cook corn in batches if needed.
- Tip: For a spicier bowl, add some diced jalapeño to the skillet with the corn.
- Tip: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Storing & Reheating Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Rice and chicken can be made ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
Freezing Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Using frozen and thawed corn helps achieve the perfect crispy texture.
- Best substitution: Ground chicken can be used instead of chicken breasts.
- Make-ahead: Cook rice and chicken ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If corn is not crisping, cook it in a single layer and be patient. It will take a few minutes.
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Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Frozen corn kernels
- Avocado
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Rice
Seasonings
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Lime juice
- Cumin
Optional Toppings
- Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Diced red onion
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook chicken: Season chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook corn: In the same skillet, add corn, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is crispy and browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make lime crema: Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and cumin until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble bowls: Cook rice according to package instructions. Divide rice, chicken, corn, avocado, and lime crema among bowls. Top with optional toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: Using frozen and thawed corn helps achieve the perfect crispy texture.
- Best substitution: Ground chicken can be used instead of chicken breasts.
- Make-ahead: Cook rice and chicken ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If corn is not crisping, cook it in a single layer and be patient. It will take a few minutes.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Rice and chicken can be made ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sat. Fat: 8g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice FAQs
Yes, rice and chicken can be made ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
Overcrowding the skillet can make corn soggy. Cook corn in batches if needed.
No, this dish does not freeze well due to the avocado and crema.
Yes, cook chicken and corn separately in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes.
This dish is high in protein and fiber, but also high in calories and fat due to the avocado and crema. Enjoy in moderation.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe with Rice and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
