Description
This Delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe combines tender chicken, flavorful corn, creamy avocado, and tangy lime with a touch of spice, all served over a bed of rice. A satisfying and wholesome meal that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 medium chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
For the Rice Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese or feta (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside and keep warm.
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the Corn Mixture: In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the corn and red onion, sautéing until lightly charred and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed corn, and onion mixture. Add the juice of 1 lime and toss to combine.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice mixture into serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, avocado, Greek yogurt, and crumbled Cotija or feta cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing. Enjoy this healthy and flavorful meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican Chicken Bowl, Healthy Rice Bowl Recipe
