Description
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender marinated chicken, sweet grilled corn, creamy avocado, and zesty toppings over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, this bowl bursts with freshness and color, making it a crowd-pleaser every time. Enjoy the delightful crunch of corn paired with savory chicken for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in lime juice and chili powder for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Grill the corn until slightly charred, approximately 10 minutes total.
- Slice the grilled chicken and avocado while everything cooks.
- Assemble each bowl with a base of rice, topped with sliced chicken, grilled corn, avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg