Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together the juicy flavors of grilled chicken, a creamy street corn salad, and zesty cilantro-lime rice. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe captures the essence of summer in every bite. The fresh ingredients create a colorful presentation that makes it not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups grilled corn kernels
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Avocado slices
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Black beans (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Allow to rest before slicing.
- Prepare the street corn salad by mixing grilled corn kernels with mayonnaise, crumbled cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and diced red onion.
- To assemble the bowls, layer cooked rice at the base and top with sliced grilled chicken and generous scoops of street corn salad. Add desired toppings such as avocado slices and cherry tomatoes. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg