Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender grilled chicken, sweet roasted corn, and seasoned rice into one satisfying bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features a delightful mix of creamy toppings and spices that will tantalize your taste buds. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this meal is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Serve it with fresh lime wedges and a sprinkle of cilantro for an extra burst of flavor—it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels (or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for about 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, half of the cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and season to taste.
- Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken followed by the corn mixture.
- Garnish with remaining cotija cheese and additional cilantro if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg