Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender, spiced chicken with classic street corn flavors and fresh vegetables over a bed of rice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, it features a creamy, zesty street corn sauce and colorful toppings like avocado and lime wedges.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Base and Vegetables
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Street Corn Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnishes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well coated to infuse the flavors into the meat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken pieces until they are golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Make the Street Corn Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, crumbled cotija cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a creamy, tangy sauce.
- Assemble the Rice Bowl: Layer cooked rice in serving bowls, then evenly distribute black beans, corn kernels, diced red onion, bell pepper, and chopped cilantro on top.
- Add Chicken and Sauce: Place the cooked chicken over the layered vegetables and rice, then generously drizzle with the prepared street corn sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish the bowls by garnishing with fresh avocado slices and lime wedges. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh corn kernels if possible for the best flavor, but frozen works well too.
- You can substitute cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and less mayonnaise in the sauce.
- Brown rice adds extra fiber and nutrients, but white rice is fine for a quicker meal.
- Adjust chili powder and cumin quantities to suit your preferred spice level.
