Description
A vibrant and flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender, spiced chicken, black beans, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, tangy street corn sauce, all layered over fluffy rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Main Bowl
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Street Corn Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until they are fully coated with the spices.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through with no pink inside.
- Make the Street Corn Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, cumin, crumbled cotija cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a creamy and flavorful sauce.
- Assemble the Rice Bowl: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with black beans, corn kernels, diced red onion, diced bell pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Add Chicken and Sauce: Place the cooked chicken pieces on top of each bowl and drizzle generously with the prepared street corn sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish the bowls by garnishing with sliced avocado and lime wedges. Serve immediately while the chicken is warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn depending on availability; fresh corn will add extra sweetness.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream for a healthier option.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or some chopped jalapeños to the sauce.
- Brown rice can be used instead of white rice for added fiber.
- The dish can be served with tortilla chips or wrapped in a tortilla for a handheld version.
