Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious fusion of grilled chicken, Mexican-style street corn, and fluffy rice, topped with a creamy, tangy sauce. Packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this easy bowl is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- For the Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime rice)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (sliced, optional)
- Garnish (Optional):
- Extra cotija or feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Street Corn:
- Heat butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred.
- Remove from heat and mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the cooked rice into bowls.
- Top with chicken, street corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeños.
- Garnish with extra cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute grilled chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Add black beans or roasted bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~580 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
