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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Savory Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl for Quick Healthy Dinners

A flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines grilled chicken, creamy corn, and zesty lime for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts skinless for a leaner option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with any neutral oil
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Rice brown rice enhances fiber
For the Corn Mixture
  • 2 cups Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Red Onion yellow onion is a suitable alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or substitute with lemon juice
For Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado or Greek yogurt for a tasty alternative
  • 1/2 cup Cotija or Feta Cheese or any cheese of your choice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can be omitted

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot for rice
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions, usually about 15-20 minutes, and keep warm.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, add corn and red onion, sauté for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Combine the cooked rice with the corn mixture in a bowl, add lime juice, and mix well.
  5. Assemble bowls by dividing the rice and corn mixture, topping with sliced chicken, avocado, and cheese. Garnish with cilantro.
  6. Serve warm with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins or add-ins like black beans or fresh tomatoes.

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