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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A quick and satisfying bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, smoky charred corn, fluffy rice, black beans, and creamy lime crema with bold Mexican flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cilantro-lime
  • 2 chicken breasts grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for lime crema
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for lime crema
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for lime crema

Equipment

  • Grill pan or skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and saute the corn kernels for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly charred.
  2. Season the charred corn with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth and adjust lime juice to taste.
  4. If cooking chicken from scratch, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked to 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips against the grain.
  6. Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl. Layer grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and red onion on top.
  7. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese, drizzle with lime crema, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Notes

Cook rice ahead of time to speed up assembly. Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal. Drain and rinse black beans well. Char the corn properly for smoky flavor. Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
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