Description
These flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls combine grilled chicken, a creamy Mexican street corn salad, and fluffy rice for a delicious and filling meal. Perfectly seasoned with spices, lime, and fresh cilantro, this dish is a delicious fusion of smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
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
To Serve:
- 4 cups cooked rice (preferably white or brown)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by marinating it in your favorite chicken marinade for at least 30 minutes (or longer if time allows). Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- For the Mexican street corn salad: Grill the corn on the cob until lightly charred. Once grilled, remove the kernels from the cobs and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, feta cheese, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, red onion, and cotija cheese to the bowl with the corn. Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
- To assemble the bowls, start by layering a base of cooked rice in each bowl.
- Top the rice with sliced grilled chicken, a generous serving of Mexican street corn salad, and fresh cilantro for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the grilled corn with canned or frozen corn if needed, though fresh grilled corn gives the best flavor.
- For a spicier version, add extra chili powder or a diced jalapeño to the corn salad.
- Feel free to use a store-bought marinade or make your own with lime juice, garlic, cumin, and olive oil.
- This dish pairs well with a side of avocado slices or a tangy salsa for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding marination time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl Meal
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican, Fusion