Grilled Chicken Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice and Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad
A bright and flavorful meal featuring grilled chicken, zesty cilantro lime rice, and creamy corn salad. Perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- For the corn salad, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the bowls by layering cilantro lime rice, grilled chicken, and creamy corn salad on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with lime wedges or fresh cilantro. Pairs well with tortilla chips or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg