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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls

This flavorful rice bowl brings all the best parts of street corn together with seasoned chicken for a perfect weeknight meal.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mexican· July 17, 2026
Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
2

If you love the bold flavors of Mexican street corn, you are going to adore this simple rice bowl. It combines juicy, blackened chicken with sweet corn, creamy sauce, and fresh herbs to create a meal that feels like a treat but is simple enough for a busy Tuesday night.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can serve it over your favorite white or brown rice, or even use cauliflower rice if you want to keep things a bit lighter. A quick squeeze of lime at the very end really makes all the fresh flavors pop.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup canned or frozen corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss the chicken pieces with the taco seasoning until they are well coated.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until it is browned and cooked through, which usually takes about 6 to 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a separate small pan or the same skillet after removing the chicken, lightly char the corn kernels over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and chili powder.

  6. 6

    Divide the cooked rice into bowls and top each with the cooked chicken and charred corn.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the creamy sauce over the bowls and sprinkle with the cheese and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately with a lime wedge on the side for squeezing over the top.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If you want a little extra heat, feel free to add a dash of your favorite hot sauce or some diced jalapeños before serving.

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