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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines grilled chicken with a flavorful Mexican street corn salad served over rice. Customize your bowl with various toppings for a tasty experience!


Ingredients

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Grilled Chicken:

  • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 batch chicken marinade

Mexican Street Corn Salad:

  • 2 cups grilled corn (approx. 3-4 cobs of corn)
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 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 rice of your choice, cooked
  • black beans
  • cherry tomatoes, halved
  • jalapeño slices
  • lime wedges
  • additional fresh cilantro leaves
  • sour cream
  • 1-2 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. Grilled Chicken: Combine Chicken Marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken. Grill the chicken until fully cooked and then slice or cube.
  2. Street Corn Salad: Grill corn, cut off kernels, and mix with other salad ingredients.
  3. Build Your Bowl: Divide rice, chicken, and street corn salad among bowls. Add desired toppings.

Notes

  • Dairy-Free: Substitute dairy-free feta for regular feta and cotija cheese.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg