Description
A vibrant and hearty Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring seasoned chicken, smoky street corn, and fluffy rice. Packed with bold flavors, this easy, meal-prep-friendly dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 2 ears of corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over the chicken, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Make the Street Corn Topping
- If using fresh corn, grill over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred. Let cool, then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Stir in the corn and cotija cheese until well combined.
- Assemble the Rice Bowls
- Divide cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, avocado, and a scoop of street corn topping.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free yogurt instead of sour cream and mayo, and skip the cheese.
- Grilled Chicken: Grill the chicken instead of pan-searing for extra smoky flavor.
- Low-Carb Alternative: Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
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