Description
Make a satisfying weeknight meal combining seasoned chicken, creamy street corn flavors, and rice in this simple bowl recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the corn kernels to the same skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly charred or heated through.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir the mayonnaise (or yogurt) and lime juice into the corn mixture until well combined and creamy. This is your street corn topping.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the creamy corn sauce. Heat for 1 minute.
- Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice evenly with the street corn chicken mixture.
- Garnish each bowl with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika before serving.
Notes
- For faster cooking, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and skip step 2; simply add the shredded chicken to the corn mixture in step 5 to heat through.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90