Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Savory Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
This Easy Cheap Dinner Idea is a delicious and budget-friendly recipe that combines the flavors of street corn with a hearty chicken rice bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup corn, grilled
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chicken thighs seasoned with paprika and garlic powder. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Once rice is cooked, mix in grilled corn, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Serve rice mixture in bowls topped with sliced chicken and crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
- Customize by adding your favorite toppings like avocado or salsa.
- This dish can be made with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas, Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl