Description
Looking for a meal that’s bold, zesty, and weeknight-friendly? This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is your ticket to easy dinner bliss. Packed with juicy grilled chicken, roasted corn, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice, it delivers street-food vibes right at your kitchen table. Bursting with flavor and nutrients, it’s a top pick for quick dinner ideas, healthy lunches, or even hearty food ideas for meal prep. Perfect when you’re after an easy recipe that’s light, satisfying, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you need fresh dinner ideas or a no-fuss healthy snack, this rice bowl has you covered.
Ingredients
1 lb grilled chicken breast or thighs
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup roasted corn kernels
1 avocado sliced
1 handful fresh cilantro chopped
1 lime cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken in olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
2. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
3. Cook rice according to package instructions or in chicken broth for more flavor.
4. Roast corn kernels in a hot skillet with olive oil until slightly charred.
5. Assemble bowls with a layer of rice, topped with sliced chicken, corn, avocado, and cilantro.
6. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
To save time, use leftover grilled chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
Add cotija cheese or a drizzle of chipotle crema for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken rice bowl, street corn bowl, healthy lunch, quick dinner, Mexican bowl