Description
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with this Delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe. This healthy and satisfying meal combines tender, seasoned chicken and fluffy rice with the zesty essence of Mexican street corn. Topped with fresh ingredients like avocado, Greek yogurt, and cilantro, this dish not only looks stunning but also makes for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Whether you’re serving it for family or friends, this colorful bowl is sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 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
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese or feta (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown; let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Sauté corn and red onion until lightly charred; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice and sautéed corn mixture with lime juice.
- Assemble bowls with rice mixture topped by sliced chicken, avocado slices, Greek yogurt or sour cream, crumbled cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg