Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl! This dish combines juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and zesty lime crema, creating a fiesta of tastes and textures. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or a cozy dinner at home, this bowl is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare. Customize with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions. Fluff it once cooked and keep warm.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In another pan, sauté diced red bell pepper and corn kernels for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Make the Creamy Lime Sauce: Mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice and chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Layer rice at the bottom of each bowl; top with sliced chicken, sautéed veggies, and drizzle with creamy lime sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Gather friends or family to enjoy your delicious creation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg