Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of summer right to your table. This delightful bowl features juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and fluffy rice, all topped with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this customizable recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its bright colors and bold flavors. Experience the joy of each bite as you savor this delicious fusion of ingredients inspired by Mexican street food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add fresh corn and diced onions to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Heat cooked rice in a separate pan or microwave according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice first, then topping with the chicken-corn mixture. Drizzle lime juice over everything.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and optional toppings like avocado slices or crumbled feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 83g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg