{"id":1292,"date":"2026-02-02T19:59:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1292"},"modified":"2026-02-02T19:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:59:05","slug":"street-corn-chicken-rice-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1292","title":{"rendered":"Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl<\/strong> is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that brings together <strong>juicy seasoned chicken<\/strong>, <strong>creamy Mexican-style street corn<\/strong>, and <strong>fluffy rice<\/strong> in one satisfying bowl. It\u2019s quick enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for meal prep or entertaining.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete one-bowl meal<\/li>\n<li>Bold, fresh flavors<\/li>\n<li>Easy to customize<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for meal prep<\/li>\n<li>Family-friendly and filling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Ingredients (Serves 4)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>For the Rice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup white or brown rice<\/li>\n<li>2 cups water or chicken broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>For the Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon chili powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>For the Creamy Street Corn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Juice of 1 lime<\/li>\n<li>Salt, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Toppings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bc cup cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional Toppings:<\/strong><br \/>\nDiced avocado, salsa, pico de gallo, hot sauce, jalape\u00f1os<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Cook the Rice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Add rice and water (or chicken broth) to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Cook the Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Season diced chicken with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.<br \/>\nHeat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 7\u201310 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Char the Corn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Add corn kernels and cook for 3\u20135 minutes until slightly charred. Remove from heat.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Make the Street Corn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss the warm corn in the sauce until fully coated.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Assemble the Bowls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Divide rice evenly among bowls. Top with chicken and creamy street corn. Finish with crumbled cheese, cilantro, and any optional toppings.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve warm with extra lime wedges<\/li>\n<li>Pair with tortilla chips or a light salad<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy as lunch, dinner, or meal prep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use chicken broth for richer rice flavor<\/li>\n<li>Fresh corn gives the best texture<\/li>\n<li>Add chili flakes for extra heat<\/li>\n<li>Keeps well for 3\u20134 days in the fridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Nutrition &amp; Timing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 22 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 32 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> ~450 kcal per serving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl &nbsp; This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that brings&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chicken","category-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1292"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1294,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292\/revisions\/1294"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}