Description
Indulge in a vibrant and satisfying culinary experience with our Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe. This dish features fluffy lime-infused rice, charred corn, and well-marinated chicken breast, all coming together for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this colorful bowl is not only visually appealing but also customizable to suit your taste. Packed with protein and nutrients from the chicken and vegetables, it’s a healthy option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Whip it up in no time and impress family and friends with every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for rice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (for chicken)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (for corn topping)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 2 limes (1 for chicken marination, 1 for rice)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeño, diced avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook corn kernels until charred (3 to 5 minutes). Combine charred corn with mayo (or Greek yogurt), feta cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a preheated skillet until golden brown on both sides (4 to 5 minutes per side).
- Toss cooked rice with butter or olive oil, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with sliced chicken and charred corn mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg