Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A delightful fusion of smoky grilled chicken, sweet charred corn, and zesty lime crema, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the corn kernels for 3-4 minutes until they’re lightly charred. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, then set aside.
- Mix together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to create your zesty lime crema.
- Assemble the bowls starting with a base of cooked rice. Layer the grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and red onion on top.
- Drizzle the lime crema over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavors, marinate the chicken before grilling. Pair with light salads or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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