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A delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring grilled chicken and tasty corn.

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A vibrant and family-friendly rice bowl featuring grilled chicken, charred corn, and a zesty lime crema, perfect for a quick, one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
  • 2 pieces 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 for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Seasonings and oils
  • 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
Lime crema
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 piece Juice of 1 lime adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  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.
  2. 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.
Assembly
  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

For added crunch, consider a sprinkle of tortilla chips on top. Serve it with a slice of lime on the side for a refreshing zest with every bite. The aroma of grilled chicken and spices is a pure bliss!