Description
The Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings together succulent grilled chicken, fresh corn, and creamy toppings over a fluffy rice base. This dish captures the essence of street food while remaining healthy and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Its customizable nature allows you to tailor it to your family’s preferences, ensuring everyone enjoys a delicious and nutritious dinner. With its layers of flavor and colors, this bowl not only pleases the palate but also makes for an appealing presentation at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 grilled or pan-seared chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned/drained)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the corn mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), chili powder, lime juice, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
- Warm the rice in a pot or microwave until hot. Divide among serving bowls.
- Assemble by adding sliced grilled chicken on top of the rice and spooning the corn mixture over it.
- Garnish with optional toppings like avocado slices or jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap proteins; shrimp or tofu work well too. Experiment with different toppings like black beans or diced tomatoes for added nutrition.