Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food right to your dinner table. Combining succulent chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic spices, each bite bursts with delightful textures and tastes. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only crowd-pleasing but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)
- 2 cups cooked white rice (jasmine or long-grain)
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the onion finely.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Sauté veggies: Remove the chicken; add onions and corn to the skillet. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add rice: Stir in cooked rice along with lime juice and cilantro; heat through.
- Create sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with chili powder and garlic powder until smooth.
- Combine everything: Pour sauce over rice mixture; gently fold in cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg