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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

4.8 from 25 reviews

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender grilled chicken, charred corn, black beans, and fresh veggies over a bed of rice, topped with a zesty lime crema. It’s a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Rice:

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

Grilled Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)

Charred Corn:

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

Additional Toppings:

  • 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

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. Sauté the corn kernels in olive oil 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 make the lime crema. Adjust lime juice to taste.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Layer cooked rice with grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese.
  4. Drizzle with Lime Crema: Top the bowls with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately!

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