Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with our Street Corn Chicken Bowl! This delightful dish features tender chicken, sweet corn, and a zesty creamy sauce, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, it brings everyone together for a joyous mealtime experience. Let your taste buds dance with each bite of this colorful bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh corn (off the cob)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, and crumbled cheese until smooth.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions while grilling or sautéing the corn until slightly charred.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, sliced chicken, grilled corn, and drizzling with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg