Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: A Fiesta in a Bowl
This Street Corn Chicken Bowl recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn to a healthy and satisfying meal. It’s packed with grilled chicken, sweet corn, creamy sauce, and zesty toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ears of corn, husks removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Optional: hot sauce, avocado slices
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut corn kernels off the cob.
- Dice grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble bowls with rice, black beans, grilled chicken, and street corn.
- Drizzle with creamy sauce and garnish with cilantro. Add hot sauce and avocado, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the creamy sauce. You can also use canned corn if fresh corn is not available. Make sure to drain it well before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: street corn, chicken bowl, mexican
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