Description
Mexican-inspired street corn chicken rice bowl delivers a fiesta of flavors dancing across your plate. Zesty grilled chicken, charred sweet corn, and creamy cotija cheese combine into a satisfying meal that brings the spirit of Mexican street food right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups cooked rice
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 ears corn, grilled and cut off the cob
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with a blend of chili powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for perfect browning.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, stirring periodically to achieve a golden exterior and thorough internal cooking, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest momentarily while preparing the creamy dressing.
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, freshly minced garlic, and smoky paprika in a mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if needed for optimal flavor balance.
- Distribute warm, fluffy rice evenly across serving bowls as a foundational layer.
- Arrange the perfectly cooked chicken atop the rice, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Scatter vibrant corn kernels over the chicken, adding color and texture to the dish.
- Generously drizzle the prepared creamy dressing across each bowl, creating an appetizing pattern.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and freshly chopped cilantro for an authentic Mexican-inspired finish.
- Place a zesty lime wedge alongside each bowl, encouraging diners to squeeze fresh citrus just before enjoying, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder quantity for personal spice preference.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving protein alternative when short on cooking time.
- Consider Greek yogurt as a healthier substitution for sour cream in the creamy dressing.
- Experiment with different grain bases like quinoa or cauliflower rice for low-carb or gluten-free variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg