A hearty, colorful bowl layered with juicy chicken, roasted corn, fluffy rice, and a zesty creamy sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

⭐ Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Juice of ½ lime

Street Corn Mixture

• 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

• 1–2 tbsp cotija or feta cheese (crumbled)

• ½ tsp chili powder

• Salt to taste

Base

• 2 cups cooked white, brown, or Mexican rice

• 1 cup shredded lettuce or chopped spinach (optional)

Toppings

• Extra cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Avocado slices

• Jalapeños

• Extra cotija/feta

🍲 Instructions

Step 1 — Cook the Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil and all spices.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.

4. Squeeze lime juice over it and set aside.

Step 2 — Make the Street Corn Mix

1. In a pan, melt butter and add corn.

2. Cook 3–4 minutes until lightly charred.

3. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

4. Remove from heat and mix in:

   • Mayo or Greek yogurt

   • Lime juice

   • Chili powder

   • Cilantro

   • Cotija/feta

   • Salt

5. Mix well until creamy.

Step 3 — Assemble the Bowls

In each bowl:

1. Add a scoop of rice.

2. Top with seasoned chicken.

3. Add a generous spoon of street corn mixture.

4. Add lettuce/spinach if using.

5. Finish with avocado, cilantro, lime, and cheese.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• High protein

• Budget friendly

• Meal-prep friendly

• Creamy + smoky + tangy flavors

• Naturally gluten-free

❓ Q/A

Q: Can I make this bowl with leftover chicken?

A: Yes! Rotisserie chicken or grilled leftovers work perfectly.

Q: Can I make it healthier?

A: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo and brown rice instead of white.

Q: Can I make it spicy?

A: Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or extra chili powder to the corn mixture.

Q: Does this store well for meal prep?

A: Yes! Store chicken, rice, and corn separately. Add toppings fresh.

Q: What can I use instead of cotija cheese?

A: Feta, Parmesan, or queso fresco work great.