Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring smoky charred corn, tender marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy plant-based toppings. It offers a bold fusion of smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors with fresh cilantro and lime accents, making it an easy, nourishing, and customizable dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or basmati)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup creamy (plant-based) topping of choice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Marinate chicken breasts or thighs with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes to soak in the flavors.
- Cook the Rice: Cook your chosen rice until fluffy and tender. Fluff with a fork and keep warm for assembling the bowl.
- Char the Corn: Heat a skillet and char the fresh corn kernels until smoky spots develop, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Cook the Chicken: Pan-sear or grill the marinated chicken until fully cooked and browned. Let it rest briefly before slicing thinly.
- Assemble the Bowl: Layer a bed of warm rice, top with sliced chicken, add the charred corn, drizzle with creamy (plant-based) sauce, squeeze fresh lime juice, and sprinkle chopped cilantro to finish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer if possible to deepen the flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when charring corn or cooking chicken for best results.
- Use fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors noticeably.
- Warm serving bowls before plating to keep food invitingly warm.
- Prepare the creamy (plant-based) sauce ahead of time to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: street corn, chicken rice bowl, smoky corn, plant-based sauce, easy dinner, meal prep, gluten free
