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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

4.7 from 28 reviews

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring tender grilled chicken, flavorful charred corn, and a zesty lime crema over a bed of rice. It’s a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

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Rice:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)

Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)

Corn:

  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

Black Beans:

  • 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)

Veggies:

  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes

Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Seasonings:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Lime Crema:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Char the Corn: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté the corn kernels until lightly charred. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Lime Crema: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to create the lime crema. Adjust lime juice to taste.
  3. Assemble Bowls: Start with a base of cooked rice. Layer chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese on top.
  4. Drizzle with Lime Crema: Pour lime crema over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican Bowl Recipe, Grilled Chicken Bowl