Description
A flavorful street corn chicken rice bowl topped with a creamy sauce and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken – 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Chili powder – 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika – 1 tsp
- Garlic powder – 1 tsp
- Onion powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Lime juice – 2 tbsp
- Cooked rice – 2 cups
- Corn – 1 ½ cups (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Butter – 1 tbsp
- Cotija cheese – ¼ cup, crumbled
- Cilantro – ¼ cup, chopped
- Avocado (optional) – 1, sliced
- Sour cream – ¼ cup (for the creamy sauce)
- Mayo – 2 tbsp (for the creamy sauce)
- Lime juice – 1 tbsp (for the creamy sauce)
- Garlic powder – ½ tsp (for the creamy sauce)
- Cayenne pepper (optional) – ¼ tsp (for the creamy sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lime juice. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Char the Corn: In the same pan, melt butter and add corn. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly charred. Season with a pinch of salt and chili powder.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and cayenne. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of cooked rice, then add sliced chicken and charred corn. Drizzle with creamy sauce and sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro. Add avocado if desired.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- For additional flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer if possible.
- Variations can include adding black beans or other vegetables to the bowl.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Street Corn, Chicken, Rice Bowl, Mexican, Dinner