Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A vibrant and filling rice bowl topped with grilled chicken, sweet corn, fresh avocado, and tangy lime, inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 2 cups cooked rice Use white, brown, or a mix of grains.
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned If using canned corn, ensure it's well-drained.
For the Protein & Toppings
- 1 lb chicken breast, grilled and sliced Rotisserie chicken can be used as a substitute.
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
For the Finish
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled Substitute with feta or omit for dairy-free.
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper To taste.
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your ingredients: have 2 cups cooked rice ready, slice the grilled chicken breast, halve cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and slice the avocado.
Combine rice and corn
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice and sweet corn.
Layer on the chicken and fresh veg
- Top the rice and corn mixture with the sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
Add cheese and herbs
- Sprinkle cotija cheese and chopped cilantro evenly over the top.
Season and finish
- Drizzle the lime juice over the assembled bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve or store
- Add any optional toppings (sour cream, hot sauce) if desired. Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for later.
Notes
For best texture, serve fresh, and add avocado just before eating to avoid browning. This bowl is great for meal prep and can be customized with various toppings.