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Street Corn Chicken Rice

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Street Corn Chicken Rice is a creamy, smoky one-pan meal that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn with tender chicken and fluffy rice. It’s easy, bold, and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: 1 diced jalapeño, sliced green onions, or hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add corn and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly charred.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice and return the chicken to the skillet. Mix everything together well.
  6. Add mayonnaise or sour cream and lime juice, stirring until creamy and well-coated.
  7. Sprinkle in cotija or feta cheese and stir gently to combine.
  8. Top with chopped cilantro and optional garnishes like jalapeño, green onions, or hot sauce.
  9. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Swap chicken with shrimp, ground turkey, tofu, or black beans for variety.
  • Greek yogurt can replace mayo or sour cream for a lighter option.
  • Add bell peppers or zucchini for more vegetables.
  • Serve in tortillas or as a burrito bowl with avocado slices.
  • This dish also works well served cold as a rice salad.

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