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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Close-up of an Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe topped with cotija cheese and cilantro.
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A quick and simple rice bowl featuring seasoned chicken and street corn flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
  2. While the rice cooks, toss the chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and lime juice.
  5. Stir the frozen corn into the skillet with the chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  6. To assemble, divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with the chicken and corn mixture.
  7. Drizzle the mayonnaise mixture over the bowls.
  8. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen or canned black beans for half of the corn if desired.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.

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Keywords: street corn, chicken, rice bowl, easy, weeknight, quick dinner, Mexican

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