Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious meal combining grilled chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and avocado served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb grilled chicken, sliced
- 1 cup sweet corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 each avocado, diced
- ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
Toppings and seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish
- 1 each lime, cut into wedges For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Cook rice according to package instructions if you haven’t already.
- If using fresh corn, grill it until charred and sweet. Slice your grilled chicken and dice the avocado. Rinse and drain the black beans.
Assembling the Bowl
- Layer the cooked rice at the base of your bowl.
- Top the rice with the sliced grilled chicken.
- Sprinkle on the sweet corn—whether grilled or canned.
- Add the black beans.
- Next, add your diced avocado.
- Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over the top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowl.
- Finish with chili powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep, stays delicious for up to three days in the fridge. For best results, keep components separate until serving.