Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features marinated chicken, grilled corn salad, and a medley of fresh toppings layered over a bed of fluffy rice. With its colorful presentation and zesty taste, it’s ideal for summer BBQs, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals. Prepare this customizable bowl in just under an hour and enjoy the burst of flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 batch chicken marinade
- 2 cups grilled corn (approx. 3–4 cobs of corn)
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 4 cups rice of your choice, cooked
- black beans
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- jalapeño slices
- lime wedges
- additional fresh cilantro leaves
- sour cream
- 1–2 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts using your preferred marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill corn over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until charred. Cool and cut off kernels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn with mayo, feta cheese, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, red onion, and cotija cheese.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, top with chicken strips and street corn salad. Add black beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices, lime wedges, cilantro leaves, sour cream, and avocado slices as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg