Description
Mexican street corn chicken rice bowls blend grilled corn, spicy chicken, and zesty lime crema for a flavor-packed meal. Colorful ingredients create a satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup corn (grilled or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60 ml)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (60 ml)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a fluffy bed of steamed rice as the foundational layer for your culinary creation.
- Sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 6-7 minutes per side, seasoning with robust spices to enhance flavor profile.
- Whisk together a creamy signature sauce combining tangy and zesty elements, blending mayo, sour cream, fresh lime juice, and aromatic spices until smooth and well-integrated.
- Char fresh corn kernels in a skillet or grill pan, developing deep caramelized notes and smoky undertones, then gently toss with a hint of lime zest and a splash of prepared sauce.
- Layer the rice bowl strategically: spread rice as the base, artfully arrange sliced chicken atop the grains, scatter roasted corn throughout, and generously drizzle with the vibrant sauce.
- Elevate the presentation by delicately sprinkling crumbled cotija cheese, scattering fresh cilantro leaves, and positioning a bright lime wedge for an optional citrusy burst of flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the chili powder quantity based on personal heat preference, ensuring a balanced spice level that doesn’t overpower the dish’s delicate flavors.
- Swap chicken with grilled tofu or black beans for a vegetarian version that maintains the same vibrant, zesty profile.
- Use brown rice or quinoa as healthier grain alternatives that add extra nutritional value and slightly nutty undertones to the bowl.
- For a lighter sauce, replace mayo with Greek yogurt, reducing calories while keeping the creamy texture and tangy taste intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg