Description
Mexican street corn chicken rice bowls blend zesty grilled corn, tender chicken, and fluffy rice into a flavor-packed culinary adventure. Colorful ingredients dance together, creating a satisfying meal that brings bold southwest flavors straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup black beans
Produce and Grains:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (2 times)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Caramelize corn kernels in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, developing a golden char. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, creating a vibrant flavor profile.
- Whisk sour cream with lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to craft a tangy lime crema, balancing the sauce’s acidity and creaminess.
- Create a foundation of fluffy rice in serving bowls, establishing a warm base for the dish.
- Artfully arrange grilled chicken slices across the rice, ensuring even distribution of protein.
- Scatter the spice-infused charred corn kernels over the chicken, adding a smoky dimension to the bowl.
- Distribute black beans, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion for textural complexity and fresh vegetable notes.
- Crumble cotija cheese generously across the bowl, introducing a salty, creamy element.
- Drizzle lime crema in elegant swirls, allowing the sauce to cascade over the ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, providing a bright, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and vibrant, capturing the dish’s dynamic flavors.
Notes
- Corn Roasting Technique: Carefully char corn kernels in a skillet to develop deep, smoky flavor without burning, which enhances the overall taste profile of the dish.
- Crema Customization: Adjust lime juice and garlic powder in the sour cream sauce to balance tanginess and create a personalized creamy topping that complements the chicken.
- Protein Flexibility: Easily swap grilled chicken with plant-based alternatives like tofu, tempeh, or grilled portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version of the bowl.
- Spice Level Control: Modify chili powder and smoked paprika quantities to create a mild or spicier experience based on individual heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg