Description
Experience a burst of flavor with our Street Corn Chicken Bowls, a delightful meal that combines seasoned chicken, creamy street corn, fluffy rice, and black beans topped with fresh avocado. This colorful dish is not only satisfying but also customizable to fit any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With a balance of protein and fiber, these bowls offer a nutritious option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ears of corn
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 avocado
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 2 cups water
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with olive oil and spices. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Corn: Grill or boil the corn until tender. Cut kernels off the cob and mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Cook Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook in a saucepan with water and olive oil until fluffy.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer rice in bowls, top with chicken, street corn mixture, black beans, and diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg