Description
Experience a burst of flavor with the Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful bowl features tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty toppings all artfully combined over a bed of brown rice. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s ideal for meal prep or entertaining friends. Each bite promises a delicious journey of taste that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 small red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and 2 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in corn and diced red onion; sauté until onions are translucent and corn is slightly charred (about 5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: layer cooked rice, top with chicken mixture, drizzle sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added protein variety, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Use seasonal vegetables to enhance freshness and flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat gently in the microwave.