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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful and hearty Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, combining seasoned grilled chicken, creamy Mexican-style street corn, and fluffy rice for a delicious, satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
  4. In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and diced red onion.
  5. To assemble, divide rice into bowls.
  6. Top each bowl with sliced grilled chicken and a generous scoop of street corn mixture.
  7. Garnish with additional cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime wedges.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter street corn sauce.
  • Add jalapeños for an extra kick of heat.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg