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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

A delicious and flavorful summer rice bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken and a vibrant Mexican street corn salad, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 528

Ingredients
  

Marinade + Grilled Chicken
  • 4 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
Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • 2 cups grilled corn approx. 3-4 cobs of corn
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup cotija 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
Other Rice Bowl Options + Toppings (build your own)
  • 4 cups rice of your choice cooked
  • black beans
  • cherry tomatoes halved
  • jalapeño slices
  • lime wedges
  • additional fresh cilantro leaves
  • sour cream
  • 1-2 avocado sliced

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine soy sauce, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl or container large enough to marinate your chicken. Whisk to combine. Place chicken breasts into the container, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes (or up to an hour).
  2. Prep Grill & Cook Chicken: Heat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F) and ensure grill grates are clean. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Place chicken on direct heat and cook for 4-6 minutes per side. Move chicken to indirect heat and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  3. Rest Chicken: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice or cube the chicken.
  4. Prep Grill & Corn: While chicken rests, heat grill to 450°F. Lightly drizzle shucked ears of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill on direct, high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred. Remove from grill, let cool slightly, and cut off the kernels.
  5. Combine Salad: In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, mayo, crumbled feta cheese, diced red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the sliced chicken and the Mexican street corn salad.
  7. Customize and Serve: Add your favorite toppings such as black beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices, lime wedges, additional cilantro, sour cream, or avocado. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to cook the corn along with the chicken, or cook the corn first and make the salad while the chicken cooks. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free feta cheese. The street corn salad can be served warm, room temperature, or cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.