Description
Flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Mexican street food right to your kitchen. This hearty bowl features tender chicken over fluffy rice, topped with a zesty street corn salsa. With a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, each bite transports you to the bustling streets of Mexico. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this 30-minute recipe is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook chicken until golden brown for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add corn and red onion; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and half the cilantro for the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice as the base, followed by the chicken-corn mixture and drizzle with sauce.
- Garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg