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irresistible street corn chicken rice bowls recipe

35-Minute Irresistible Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls for Busy Nights


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A delicious and easy-to-make meal combining grilled chicken, Mexican street corn, and rice in a bowl.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, grilled and sliced
  • 2 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  2. Grill chicken until fully cooked, then slice.
  3. Grill corn until lightly charred, then cut kernels off the cob.
  4. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Toss grilled corn with the sauce.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, and coated corn.
  7. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Use leftover rice to save time.
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: street corn chicken rice bowl, Mexican rice bowl, easy dinner recipe