– 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
– 2 cups grilled corn (canned or fresh)
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– ½ cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons sour cream
– 1 teaspoon lime juice
– ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
– ½ cup diced red onion
– ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Lime wedges, for serving
Creating your Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is fun and easy when you follow these steps:
1. Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
3. Grill the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill it until charred. If using canned, briefly sauté it in a pan to warm it up and achieve some color.
4. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
5. Prep the Rice: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, grilled corn, chopped cilantro, and diced red onion. Stir until evenly mixed.
6. Slice the Chicken: After the chicken has rested, slice it into strips.
7. Assemble the Bowls: In each serving bowl, start with a base of the corn and rice mixture. Top with sliced chicken.
8. Finish with Toppings: Drizzle the creamy dressing over everything, and sprinkle cotija cheese on top.
9. Serve with Lime Wedges: Offer lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick!
These steps will guide you to produce a wonderfully cohesive dish that bursts with flavor.