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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A vibrant and wholesome dish that combines grilled chicken, charred corn, black beans, and creamy lime crema, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice) Use your preferred rice type.
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (grilled and sliced) Grill until fully cooked.
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned) Thaw if using frozen.
  • 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed) Canned black beans work well.
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese Feta can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro For garnish.
Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 piece juice of lime Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing corn.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Cooking Corn
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the corn kernels for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Making Lime Crema
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to make the lime crema. Adjust lime juice to taste.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cooked rice. Layer the grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese on top.
  2. Drizzle the lime crema over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Serve warm with extra lime wedges and additional toppings like avocado or jalapeños for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat and add fresh lime juice or additional crema to brighten flavors.