Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, charred corn, flavorful seasonings, and creamy toppings served over a bed of rice. It’s a Mexican-inspired dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups cooked and shredded or diced chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- juice of 1 lime
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional toppings: sliced avocado, extra lime wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
- Char Corn: In a skillet over medium heat, lightly char the corn for 5–7 minutes until golden and slightly blackened.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the charred corn with the sauce mixture and stir in crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Assemble Bowls: To assemble the bowls, divide cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with chicken, street corn mixture, and additional toppings like avocado, more cheese, lime wedges, or hot sauce if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add black beans or shredded lettuce for extra volume and nutrition.
- To make it spicy, add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
