Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the essence of street food into your home. This quick and easy dish combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a creamy dressing with zesty lime and aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees smiles and second helpings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken, rinse rice until water runs clear.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add corn to the skillet, sautéing for another 3-4 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken-corn mixture with cooked rice. Stir in mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro, mixing gently.
- Serve in bowls, topped with crumbled cheese and extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added protein, substitute chicken with shrimp or mix in black beans. To reduce spice levels, adjust the chili powder to taste.