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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bow

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl - A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, blending tender chicken, sweet corn, and creamy cheese for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Tender and cooked through; substitute with grilled shrimp or tofu.
For the Corn Mixture
  • 2 cups Street Corn Can use frozen or fresh corn.
  • 1 cup Cheese (like Cotija or Feta) Provides a creamy texture.
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Can substitute with quinoa or brown rice.
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Used for garnish.
  • 1 piece Lime Juice for added flavor.
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning.
For Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Sauce (like Ranch or Crema) Drizzle on top for creaminess.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In the same skillet, add the street corn and heat for around 5-7 minutes. Stir in your cheese and mix until melted.
  3. Assemble the bowl with cooked rice at the bottom, layered with sliced chicken and cheesy corn mixture on top.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro, squeeze lime juice, and drizzle creamy sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep ingredients in advance for quick assembly and consider adding jalapeños for extra spice.

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