Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. It features grilled chicken, a vibrant Mexican street corn salad, and fluffy rice, all topped with your favorite additions.
Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken:
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 batch chicken marinade (recipe not provided)
Mexican Street Corn Salad:
- 2 cups grilled corn (approx. 3-4 cobs of corn)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 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
Other Rice Bowl Options + Toppings:
- 4 cups cooked rice of your choice
- Black beans
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Jalapeño slices
- Lime wedges
- Additional fresh cilantro leaves
- Sour cream
- 1–2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine chicken marinade ingredients (recipe not provided) and marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Heat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing or cubing.
- Grill corn: Heat grill to 450°F. Drizzle corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred. Cut kernels off the cob.
- Make street corn salad: In a bowl, combine grilled corn, mayonnaise, feta cheese, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, red onion, and cotija cheese. Stir to combine and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice, chicken, and street corn salad between four bowls. Top with your favorite additions.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free feta and cotija cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg