Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl 

This vibrant and satisfying dish combines the smoky flavors of grilled chicken with creamy Mexican street corn, all served over a bed of fluffy rice. Topped with a zesty lime crema and fresh garnishes, it's a perfect meal for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Bowl:

• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)

• 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed

• ¼ cup diced red onion

• ¼ cup diced tomatoes

• ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Lime Crema:

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Juice of 1 lime

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp salt

Directions

1. Char the Corn:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add corn kernels and sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly charred.

   • Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

   • Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Prepare the Lime Crema:

   • In a small bowl, combine sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.

   • Stir until smooth. Adjust lime juice to taste.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.

   • Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.

   • Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

4. Assemble the Bowl:

   • Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl.

   • Layer with grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and red onion.

   • Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.

5. Garnish & Serve:

   • Drizzle with lime crema.

   • Garnish with fresh cilantro.

   • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 550 kcal

• Protein: 38 g

• Fat: 18 g

• Carbohydrates: 55 g

• Fiber: 7 g

• Sugar: 6 g

• Sodium: 700 mg