Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful fusion of grilled chicken, charred corn, and fresh vegetables. This dish bursts with Mexican-inspired zest, drizzled with creamy lime crema that elevates every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, you can whip it up in under 30 minutes. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, this bowl is both satisfying and healthy—ideal for dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, 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
- Lime crema (sour cream or Greek yogurt mixed with lime juice and garlic powder)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté corn until lightly charred (3–4 minutes) and season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth to create the lime crema.
- To assemble your bowl: Start with a layer of cooked rice. Add sliced chicken, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize your bowl with different proteins like shrimp or tofu. Serve additional lime wedges on the side for extra zing. Add crispy tortilla chips for a delightful crunch.