Description
Sizzling Mexican street corn chicken rice bowl blends zesty flavors from grilled corn, tender chicken, and creamy sauce. Hearty comfort meets spicy street food inspiration, inviting you to savor each bold, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Fresh Produce:
- 2 ears fresh sweet corn
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Slice chicken into uniform cubes and drain corn kernels, ensuring ingredients are prepped and ready.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature, sautéing chicken pieces until they develop a golden-brown exterior, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Introduce finely chopped red onion to the skillet, cooking until the pieces become translucent and fragrant, then incorporate fresh corn kernels.
- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate mixing bowl until the sauce reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Create a foundation in serving bowls with fluffy cooked rice, then generously layer the sizzling chicken and corn mixture on top.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped cilantro leaves over the completed rice bowl.
Notes
- Corn Selection Matters: Opt for fresh sweet corn during summer months for maximum flavor, but canned corn works perfectly fine as a convenient alternative.
- Spice Flexibility: Adjust chili powder quantity based on heat preference, creating a milder or more intense flavor profile.
- Protein Swap: Easily replace chicken with grilled shrimp, tofu, or black beans for vegetarian and diverse dietary options.
- Sauce Consistency: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to ensure smooth, creamy texture that coats ingredients evenly without clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg