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Easy and Healthy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl


  • Author: ruth-martha
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Protein-rich, Healthy

Description

A delicious and nutritious street corn chicken rice bowl, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or leisurely weekend meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Mexican street corn
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 2 cups Rice, cooked
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Pickled onions
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once done, mix in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-fry until fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  3. Prepare the Mexican street corn by mixing corn with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and crumbled feta cheese, if desired.
  4. Slice the avocado and prepare your pickled onions.
  5. Assemble by layering cilantro lime rice, sliced chicken, Mexican street corn, avocado, and pickled onions. Serve fresh.

Notes

Adjust the spice level with jalapeños or hot sauce. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: street corn, chicken bowl, healthy dinner, Mexican recipe