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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: A Quick Flavor Boost!

Enjoy a vibrant and quick Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl that celebrates juicy chicken, sweet corn, and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 3 cups cooked rice white, brown, or quinoa
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Corn
  • 1 to 2 cups corn fresh or frozen
For the Cheese
  • optional cotija cheese substitute feta if desired
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust for heat
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1 each fresh lime for squeezing
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the corn to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  5. Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls.
  6. Spoon the chicken and corn mixture over the rice and garnish with cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is easily customizable with toppings like fresh jalapeños or avocado. Perfect for meal preparation!

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