Description
A vibrant and flavorful rice bowl that combines tender grilled chicken with a creamy, zesty Mexican street corn salad. Customize with fresh toppings like avocado, jalapeños, and sour cream for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken:
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4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 batch chicken marinade (your choice)
Mexican Street Corn Salad:
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2 cups grilled corn kernels (about 3–4 ears of corn)
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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1–2 tbsp lime juice
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½ tbsp garlic, minced
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½ tsp chili powder
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¼ tsp paprika
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¼ tsp kosher salt
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⅛ tsp ground black pepper
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¼ cup red onion, diced
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¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Other Rice Bowl Options + Toppings:
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4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or your choice)
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Black beans (optional)
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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Jalapeño slices
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Lime wedges
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Additional fresh cilantro leaves
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Sour cream
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1–2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
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Marinate and grill the chicken:
Marinate chicken breasts in your preferred marinade for at least 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook chicken until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 75°C), about 6-7 minutes per side. Rest, then slice. -
Prepare Mexican street corn salad:
In a bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, mayonnaise, feta cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced red onion and cotija cheese. Adjust seasoning as needed. -
Assemble the rice bowls:
Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken and a generous scoop of Mexican street corn salad. -
Add toppings:
Customize with black beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices, lime wedges, extra cilantro, sour cream, and sliced avocado as desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use leftover grilled chicken to save time.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or tofu.
Adjust chili powder and jalapeño for your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: street corn, chicken rice bowl, Mexican salad, grilled chicken bowl