Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowls are a delicious and vibrant dish that combines grilled chicken, sweet corn, and a variety of fresh toppings, inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sweet corn, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom.
- Top the rice with the chicken and corn mixture.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- This dish can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for meal prep.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg