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Delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl topped with fresh ingredients.

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl features grilled chicken, charred corn, and a tangy lime crema, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
Rice/Grains
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
Veggies
  • 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
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 piece Juice of 1 lime
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the corn kernels for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to create the lime crema. Adjust lime juice to taste for acidity.
Assembly
  1. Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl.
  2. Layer the grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and red onion neatly on top.
  3. Sprinkle cotija cheese over the top and drizzle the lime crema generously. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately while everything is fresh and flavorful!

Notes

For smoky flavor, consider grilling the chicken and corn outdoors. Use leftover grilled chicken for even quicker assembly. Store components in separate containers to keep them fresh. Adjust seasoning as per taste to suit spicy or mild preferences.