Description
Sizzling Mexican Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl brings zesty corn, tender chicken, and creamy sauce together in one irresistible dish. Spicy cilantro lime rice and charred corn kernels create a fiesta of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains:
- 1 cup cooked white rice (or brown rice)
Vegetables and Corn:
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or 1 can of corn)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Blend chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a robust seasoning mix for the chicken breasts.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Lay the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust and cook through completely.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest, allowing juices to redistribute and enhance tenderness.
- Slice the chicken into thin, uniform strips that will distribute easily throughout the rice bowl.
- While the chicken rests, prepare the complementary components like street corn and rice to create a harmonious dish.
- Layer the rice in serving bowls as a foundational base for the meal.
- Arrange the sliced chicken atop the rice, creating an inviting and appetizing presentation.
- Garnish with fresh street corn kernels, adding a vibrant and textural element to the bowl.
- Finish with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or a drizzle of creamy sauce to elevate the flavor profile.
Notes
- Achieve tender, juicy chicken by avoiding overcooking and letting it rest after grilling to retain moisture.
- Swap chicken for tofu or black beans to create a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the same zesty street corn flavor profile.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and cumin amounts, catering to mild or bold taste preferences without overwhelming the dish.
- Use leftover grilled corn or canned corn as quick alternatives when fresh corn is unavailable, ensuring convenience without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg