Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl brings together the smoky flavors of grilled chicken and the creamy, zesty taste of street corn salad. Paired with fresh toppings, this customizable bowl is packed with vibrant Mexican-inspired ingredients that’ll make any meal feel special!
Ingredients
Scale
- Grilled Chicken:
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 batch chicken marinade
- Mexican Street Corn Salad:
- 2 cups grilled corn kernels (about 3–4 cobs)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Rice Bowl Base and Toppings:
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Black beans, cherry tomatoes, halved
- Jalapeño slices, lime wedges
- Additional fresh cilantro, sour cream
- 1–2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
- Grill the Chicken:
- Marinate chicken in your preferred marinade for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to 400–450°F, then grill chicken over direct heat for 4–6 minutes per side.
- Move to indirect heat and cook for another 5–7 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then slice or cube.
- Make the Street Corn Salad:
- Grill corn over high heat until slightly charred, about 10–12 minutes, rotating every 2–3 minutes.
- Combine corn, mayo, feta, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, red onions, and cotija cheese in a bowl and mix.
- Assemble Bowls:
- Divide rice, chicken, and corn salad among four bowls.
- Add toppings like tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, sour cream, and extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute feta and cotija with dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Alternative Cooking: If you don’t have a grill, cook chicken on a stovetop skillet or bake in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 106.3 mg