Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty spices, perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime (for juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (for cooking rice)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, season the chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure to coat both sides evenly.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- If using fresh corn, grill it alongside the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. If using frozen or canned corn, you can sauté it in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized.
- Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and divide it among serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced grilled chicken, corn, avocado slices, and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro for added flavor and freshness. If desired, add a little lime zest for an extra zing.
- Enjoy your vibrant Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl warm, and feel free to customize it with additional toppings like hot sauce or diced tomatoes if you like.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave until heated through.
- For freezing, separate the components before freezing to enjoy fresh later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Street Corn, Chicken, Rice Bowl, Mexican Cuisine, Grilled Chicken