Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of summer with this Street Corn Chicken Bowl, where juicy chicken meets sweet corn and zesty toppings. This dish is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, perfect for casual dinners, meal prep, or a special solo treat. Easy to prepare and customizable, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 can, drained)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another pan, heat oil and sauté corn and diced red bell pepper until tender (about 5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth.
- Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips and layer over rice or quinoa. Add the sautéed corn mixture on top.
- Drizzle with the creamy sauce and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking. - Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a healthier option. - Feel free to add avocado or swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variations.
