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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious meal combining smoky grilled chicken, creamy street corn salad, and vibrant cilantro-lime rice.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • grill pan

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces 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 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Street Corn Salad

  • 2 cups grilled corn kernels use fresh, frozen, or canned corn grilled until charred
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup feta or cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup red onion diced

For the Rice & Toppings

  • 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

  • In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour for maximum flavor.

Grill the Chicken

  • Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 375°F). Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once done, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

Prepare the Street Corn Salad

  • While the chicken is grilling, prepare the street corn salad. Grill the corn kernels until slightly charred, then let them cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn with mayonnaise, crumbled feta or cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and diced red onion. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Bowl

  • Divide the cooked rice between four bowls as the base. Top each bowl with a generous serving of sliced chicken and a scoop of the street corn salad. Add your favorite toppings like avocado slices, halved cherry tomatoes, black beans, and jalapeño slices. For an extra creamy touch, add a dollop of sour cream on top and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

This recipe is highly versatile. Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your dietary needs or what you have available. To save time, you can prepare the rice and corn salad while the chicken marinates or grills. The street corn salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cilantro-lime rice, Grilled Chicken, meal prep, Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, street corn salad, weeknight dinner
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