Description
Experience a fiesta in a bowl with this vibrant Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl! This delightful dish combines succulent chicken, sweet corn, and fragrant jasmine rice, all enhanced with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and customize to suit your tastes. Enjoy a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh corn (cut from the cob)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add corn to the skillet and cook until slightly caramelized (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro, combining all ingredients well.
- Serve the mixture over cooked rice, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 415mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Adding diced jalapeños can spice things up if desired.