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A vibrant Healthy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl with grilled chicken and lime.

Healthy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: Your New Weeknight Obsession

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  • Author: Brenda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe combines grilled chicken, roasted corn, and seasoned rice into a flavorful and satisfying one-bowl meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup grilled corn kernels (or canned, drained)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Grill or pan-sear chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked, then let rest and slice.

3. In a bowl, mix grilled corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, half the cotija cheese, and cilantro.

4. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.

6. Top rice with sliced chicken and the corn mixture.

7. Sprinkle remaining cotija cheese and extra cilantro on top.

8. Serve with lime wedges if desired and enjoy.


Notes

For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.

Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal prep.

Brown rice or quinoa can be used instead of white rice.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg