Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer cookouts in every bite. With succulent grilled chicken, sweet corn, fluffy jasmine rice, and a zesty lime sauce, this bowl is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions, using chicken broth for added flavor.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- If using fresh corn, grill briefly then slice off the kernels. For frozen corn, sauté in olive oil until heated through.
- Mix sour cream with lime juice and additional chili powder in a small bowl.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice as the base, topped with sliced grilled chicken and corn.
- Drizzle with sauce and garnish with cilantro. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider toppings like avocado or cheese. Customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option.