Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a meal that’s both delicious and quick. That’s why I’m excited to share my Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe with you! This dish is a vibrant explosion of flavors, featuring grilled chicken, charred corn, and a zesty lime crema. It’s perfect for those hectic weeknights when you want to impress your family without spending hours in the kitchen. Trust me, this bowl will become a go-to favorite that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
- 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
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for lime crema)
Instructions
- 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.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to make the lime crema. Adjust lime juice to taste.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cooked rice. Layer the grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese on top.
- Drizzle the lime crema over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead of time; just store the components separately until ready to serve.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg