Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken, zesty street corn, and fluffy rice. Topped with creamy cotija cheese and fresh avocado, this bowl is a satisfying and wholesome dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain rice (cooked as per package instructions)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
For the Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Chopped tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Extra cotija cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until done.
- Prepare the Rice: Cook long-grain rice as per package instructions. Fluff with lime juice and cilantro.
- Make the Street Corn: In a bowl, mix corn kernels with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide rice into bowls, top with chicken and street corn mixture. Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- You can grill the chicken for added smoky flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg