Savory Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl brings together juicy grilled chicken, smoky charred corn, and fluffy rice for a quick, gluten-free meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 bowl

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Rice Base

2 cups cooked rice can be white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option

For the Protein

2 lbs grilled chicken can swap for shrimp, tofu, or beef

For the Street Corn

2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned, thaw/dry as necessary

For Added Texture

1 can black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup diced red onion substitutes well with green onions
1 cup diced tomatoes grape or cherry tomatoes add natural sweetness

For the Creamy Finish

1 cup cotija cheese or feta/queso fresco as substitutes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro omit for cilantro-free dish

For Cooking & Seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil or other oils with high smoke point
1 tablespoon spices blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper

For the Lime Crema

1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt consider dairy-free alternatives
2 tablespoons lime juice adjust for desired zestiness
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

Skillet
Grill or grill pan
Mixing bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Sauté the Corn - Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, sauté corn kernels for 3-4 minutes until charred, season with spices, and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Lime Crema - Combine sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl, stir until smooth, and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Rice Base - Cook rice according to instructions, fluff with a fork once done.
Step 4: Grill the Chicken - Season chicken breasts, grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked, then slice.
Step 5: Assemble the Bowl - Layer rice, chicken, sautéed corn, black beans, tomatoes, and red onions in a bowl, crumble cotija on top.
Step 6: Drizzle and Garnish - Drizzle lime crema over the assembled bowls and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep components separately for quick assembly. Fluff rice for a light texture. Adjust seasonings to personal taste.

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