Description
Flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, comforting dish that combines juicy chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic spices over a bed of fluffy rice. Finished with a zesty lime mayo sauce and crumbled cotija cheese, this bowl offers an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- For the Sauce: 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions, using chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Sear in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté corn until slightly charred.
- Mix mayonnaise with lime juice and chili powder in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips. Assemble the bowls by layering rice, corn, chicken, and drizzling with the lime mayo sauce.
- Top with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg