Description
Mexican street corn chicken rice bowls blend zesty grilled corn with tender chicken over fluffy rice. Spicy, creamy cilantro sauce and fresh toppings create a perfect balance of flavors you will savor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 cup corn, grilled or canned (drained)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lime, juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together creamy condiments, zesty spices, tangy citrus, and seasoning in a compact vessel to craft a vibrant, multilayered sauce.
- Integrate warm, fluffy grains with tender protein, sweet kernels, piquant allium, and aromatic herb in a spacious mixing container.
- Cascade the prepared sauce across the ingredients, gently folding to ensure uniform distribution and comprehensive flavor infusion.
- Transfer the mixed composition into individual serving vessels, garnishing with crumbly, salty Mexican cheese and additional verdant herb sprigs.
- Savor immediately while piping hot or allow to cool for a chilled, invigorating culinary experience.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder to match personal heat tolerance.
- Swap traditional rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s vibrant flavors.
- Roast corn kernels before adding to enhance their natural sweetness and add a smoky depth to the overall dish.
- Choose rotisserie chicken or grill fresh chicken breasts for different protein textures and additional flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg