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Completed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A healthy and flavorful rice bowl featuring seasoned chicken, charred corn, and Mexican-inspired toppings including Cotija cheese, avocado, and lime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, medium-sized (6-8 oz each)
  • 1 cup cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion small, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lime juiced, plus extra wedges for serving
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese or feta crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or grill pan
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Meat thermometer
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Cook your rice according to package directions and set aside. If you're short on time, use pre-cooked rice or prepare it the night before. While the rice cooks, season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Let the chicken sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the seasonings.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side without moving them too much. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F. Remove from heat, transfer to a cutting board, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Using the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Toss in the corn and diced red onion, stirring occasionally until the corn develops charred spots and the onion softens, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with the corn mixture and squeeze in the lime juice. Toss everything together so the lime juice coats all the ingredients evenly.
  5. Divide the rice mixture among serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, avocado slices, a dollop of Greek yogurt, crumbled Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with black beans or grilled tofu. Rotisserie chicken can be substituted for quicker prep time. Note: Total time assumes using pre-cooked rice; add 15-20 minutes if cooking rice from scratch.