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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Savor the Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Tonight

Enjoy a quick and nutritious Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl filled with juicy chicken, sweet corn, and fluffy rice, all in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Skinless for a leaner option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or any neutral oil.
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Rice Brown rice adds extra fiber.
For the Corn Mixture
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen varieties work well.
  • 1 small Red Onion Diced; yellow onion can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
For the Flavor Enhancers
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can swap for lemon juice.
  • 1 medium Avocado Or substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija or Feta Cheese Any cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional, can be omitted.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes. Fluff and keep warm.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Sauté in olive oil for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  3. In the same skillet, add corn and diced onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Combine cooked rice and corn mixture in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and mix well.
  5. Divide rice and corn mixture among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, avocado, and cheese. Garnish with cilantro.
  6. Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with jalapeños or swap avocado for Greek yogurt. Store extras separately to maintain freshness.

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