Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this easy-to-make Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl. Featuring juicy chicken, sweet corn, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro, this dish is a delightful explosion of taste and color. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a one-bowl wonder that promises to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular)
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions using broth for added flavor.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and brown sugar; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken; sauté corn and diced red onion in the same skillet until onions are translucent and corn caramelizes (about 5 minutes).
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with sautéed corn and onions. Add lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dish (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - For variations, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Add jalapeños for spice or avocado for creaminess. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in the microwave.