Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this vibrant street corn chicken rice bowl. Juicy chicken meets sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime juice for a delightful meal that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize based on your pantry staples. Dive into a bowl of comfort that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn (off the cob)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced red bell pepper and corn for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Add sliced chicken back into the skillet with lime juice and cilantro; stir gently for about 2 minutes to combine.
- Serve the chicken-corn mixture over cooked rice, garnishing with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg