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Delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl topped with fresh ingredients

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A colorful and flavorful dish packed with grilled chicken, charred corn, and creamy lime sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
Toppings
  • 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)
Seasonings and Sauce
  • 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
  • 1 piece lime (juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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 make the lime crema. Adjust lime juice to taste.
Assembly
  1. 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.
  2. Drizzle the lime crema over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Serve warm. Makes a great lunch or dinner option. Add extra lime wedges for those wanting a zesty kick. Pairs well with tortilla chips or a simple side salad. For best results with leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through and keep lime crema separate until serving.