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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls

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A vibrant and satisfying meal featuring grilled chicken, fresh corn, and a tangy lime crema, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
  • 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Sauté the corn kernels for about 3-4 minutes until they are lightly charred.
  3. Season the corn with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to create the lime crema. Adjust the lime juice to taste.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cooked rice.
  6. Layer grilled chicken slices on top, followed by the charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese.
  7. Drizzle the lime crema over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Consider storing lime crema separately to maintain freshness when refrigerating leftovers.

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