Description
The Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings together tender grilled chicken, sweet corn, and zesty toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. With its combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, you’ll find it hard to resist this delicious bowl of goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 2 grilled or pan-seared chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned/drained)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, jalapeños, hot sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), chili powder, lime juice, and crumbled cheese. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the cooked rice in the microwave or stovetop until heated through.
- Divide the rice into serving bowls and layer sliced chicken over the top.
- Spoon the corn mixture generously onto each bowl. Add optional toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing/Heating
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn for a sweeter flavor and better texture. Adjust spice levels to your preference by modifying the chili powder. Try swapping chicken for shrimp or beans for a different protein option.