Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of Mexican street corn right to your table. This bowl features juicy marinated chicken, sweet charred corn, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce that ties everything together. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is not only easy to make but also highly customizable. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying a cozy family meal, each bite will leave you craving more. Add your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor and texture!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, and lime juice for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a grill pan over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In the same pan, char the corn with butter for 3–5 minutes.
- Mix sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to create the creamy sauce.
- Assemble your bowl with rice as the base followed by sliced chicken, charred corn, sauce drizzle, and toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Allow chicken to marinate longer for deeper flavor. Use fresh corn for enhanced sweetness; if using frozen or canned corn, char it to deepen flavor. Customize with toppings like avocado or jalapeños to suit your taste.