Description
Looking for the best street corn chicken rice bowl recipe? This one is easy, healthy, and full of flavor perfect for weeknight dinners! Whether you’re after a vibrant meal idea or a satisfying rice bowl, this Mexican-inspired dish delivers every time. Great for meal prep, family meals, and summer cookouts. Save this easy chicken rice bowl recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups roasted corn kernels
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or sear chicken until cooked, let rest, slice.
- Roast or grill corn until charred, cut kernels off the cob.
- Assemble bowls with rice as base, top with sliced chicken.
- Add roasted corn, sprinkle with cotija cheese.
- Finish with cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of chili powder.
Notes
- Use feta if cotija is unavailable.
- Add sour cream or spicy mayo for extra creaminess.
- Leftovers make great burrito fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg