Description
Charred corn chicken rice bowl delivers a symphony of southwestern flavors, blending smoky grilled corn with tender seasoned chicken. Warm rice, zesty toppings, and a drizzle of creamy sauce create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (lb) / 454 grams chicken breast, diced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Corn and Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
Garnish:
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and heat olive oil over medium-high temperature. Add diced chicken seasoned with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked and golden brown. Transfer chicken to a separate plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add corn kernels. Roast corn for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred and caramelized.
- Create a creamy street corn dressing by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, crumbled cotija cheese, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a mixing bowl.
- Fold roasted corn into the prepared dressing, ensuring each kernel is evenly coated with the zesty mixture.
- Distribute cooked rice evenly across serving bowls as the base foundation.
- Layer seasoned chicken over rice, spreading it gently across the surface.
- Spoon the street corn mixture generously on top of the chicken, allowing the vibrant colors and textures to shine.
- Garnish with additional cotija cheese and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for diners to squeeze additional citrus flavor as preferred.
Notes
- Spice Intensity Adjustment: Customize the chili powder and cumin levels to match your heat tolerance, creating a personalized flavor profile that suits your palate.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap chicken with grilled shrimp, tofu, or black beans for a versatile dish that caters to different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Corn Charring Technique: Achieve perfect street corn by ensuring high heat and minimal stirring, allowing natural caramelization and smoky flavor development.
- Healthier Modification: Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and reduce cheese quantity for a lighter, more nutritious version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg