Description
A flavorful and healthy street corn chicken bowl that combines juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy lime topping, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs (Can also use pre-cooked grilled chicken)
- 2 cups corn (Can use grilled, frozen, canned, or leftover corn)
- 2 cups rice (Cilantro lime rice is recommended)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (Greek yogurt is the lighter option)
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Feta can be used as an alternative)
- 1 each lime (Juice and zest for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro (Optional but recommended)
- optional avocado, salsa, jalapeno, shredded lettuce, black beans (Additional toppings as desired)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice chicken breast thinner or pound it to ensure even cooking.
- Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet with a bit of oil until hot, then add the chicken.
- Cook the chicken without moving it too much until browned and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the corn according to your choice – grilling, roasting, sautéing, or using canned corn.
- Cook the rice according to instructions and mix in lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro once done.
Assembly
- Start with a base of hot rice in a bowl.
- Layer sliced chicken on top of the rice.
- Add warm corn over the chicken.
- Drizzle the creamy topping made of Greek yogurt or mayo mixed with lime juice and chili powder.
- Finish with a sprinkle of cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For meal prep, cook chicken and rice ahead of time and store toppings separately to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican