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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A vibrant rice bowl inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring grilled chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Rice: Start with 2 cups of cooked rice and warm it up if needed.
  2. Grill the Chicken: Marinate chicken breasts and cook on a grill until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Sauté the Corn and Beans: Cook corn kernels and black beans in a skillet until corn caramelizes.
  4. Mix in the Fresh Ingredients: Combine sautéed corn and beans with red onion, tomatoes, and cotija cheese.
  5. Dress It Up: Blend sour cream with lime juice and garlic powder until smooth.
  6. Assemble Your Bowls: Layer rice, corn mixture, and grilled chicken in bowls.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Notes

Feel free to adjust toppings and add more spices if you enjoy a kick. This dish adapts well to your favorite ingredients.

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Keywords: chicken rice bowl, street corn, Mexican cuisine, grilled chicken, healthy recipes