Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A delightful bowl featuring marinated chicken, grilled corn, creamy dressing, and a zing of lime, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the 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)
For the Base
- 4 cups rice of your choice (cooked)
To Serve
- black beans
- cherry tomatoes (halved)
- jalapeño slices
- lime wedges
- additional fresh cilantro leaves
- sour cream
- 1-2 avocado (sliced)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the Chicken
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Prepare the Street Corn Salad
- In another bowl, combine grilled corn, mayo, feta cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, red onion, and cotija cheese. Mix well.
Cook the Rice
- Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Fluff it with a fork before serving.
Assemble the Bowls
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, sliced grilled chicken, and top with the street corn salad.
Add Toppings
- Finish with black beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices, lime wedges, cilantro leaves, sour cream, and sliced avocado. Serve immediately.
Notes
Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor, ideally a few hours or overnight. Customize toppings based on your family’s preferences.