Description
Packed with smoky grilled chicken, creamy Mexican street corn salad, and all your favorite toppings, this vibrant rice bowl is bursting with bold, fresh flavor. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, and easy to customize with your favorite rice, beans, and garnishes!
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken:
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4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 batch chicken marinade (your choice – lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, etc.)
Mexican Street Corn Salad:
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2 cups grilled corn (about 3–4 cobs)
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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1–2 tablespoons lime juice
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½ tablespoon garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ cup red onion, diced
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¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Rice Bowl Base & Toppings:
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4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or cauliflower)
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Black beans
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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Jalapeño slices
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Lime wedges
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Fresh cilantro leaves
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Sour cream
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1–2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken: Prepare your favorite marinade and let chicken sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
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Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Let rest, then slice.
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Prepare the Street Corn Salad: In a bowl, mix grilled corn with mayo, feta, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, red onion, and cotija. Stir to combine.
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Assemble the Rice Bowls: Start with a base of rice, then top with grilled chicken, street corn salad, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, jalapeño, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
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Serve: Add a lime wedge to each bowl and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For a lighter version, swap mayo in the corn salad with Greek yogurt.
Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for a faster prep
Perfect for meal prep: store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American Fusion