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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl – Fresh, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner

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A vibrant street corn chicken rice bowl packed with fresh flavors, perfect for easy weeknights. Creamy, slightly spicy, with a fresh herb finish and tangy lime.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 cups white corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (canola)
  • 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons mayo
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 teaspoon tajín
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
  • 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear.
  2. Combine rice, water, and half the kosher salt in pressure cooker. Seal lid, cook 9 minutes on high pressure, then slow release.
  3. While rice cooks, heat oil in skillet over medium heat, toss in corn, cook ~5 minutes until lightly charred.
  4. Mix mayo, sour cream, tajín, chipotle powder, and remaining kosher salt in a small bowl.
  5. Fluff cooked rice with fork, stir in green onions and cilantro.
  6. Assemble bowls: spoon rice, top with charred corn, drizzle creamy sauce, sprinkle cotija cheese, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked rice to save time; warm with a splash of water to fluff.
  • Frozen corn works well; no thawing needed.
  • Mix pre-made mayo sauce with tajín and lime for shortcut.
  • Store leftovers separately in airtight containers; sauce and toppings added fresh when reheating.
  • Brown rice can substitute, cook longer (22–25 min). Sour cream or yogurt works in place of Mexican crema.
  • Protein like chicken or shrimp can be added on top.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner
  • Method: Pressure Cooker + Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired