Street Corn Chicken Bowl
A delightful fusion of traditional street corn flavors with tender shredded chicken, fresh ingredients, and a zesty lime kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
- 1 cup sweet corn, canned or frozen Drain and rinse canned corn
- 1 avocado, diced Use ripe avocado for creaminess
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled Can substitute with feta for a different flavor
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish
- 1 lime, juiced Fresh lime juice enhances flavor
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference
- as needed Tortilla chips or rice for serving Choose based on preference
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. If using frozen corn, thaw it beforehand.
- Shred your cooked chicken, chop the avocado, and slice the cherry tomatoes and red onion.
Cooking Base
- Serve the Street Corn Chicken Bowl over tortilla chips or cooked rice.
- If using rice, cook 1 cup of dry rice according to package instructions.
Combine Mixture
- In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken and sweet corn. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
Seasoning
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully toss until all ingredients are combined.
Serving
- In a bowl, create a base of tortilla chips or a mound of warm rice.
- Spoon the chicken mixture generously over the base.
- Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep tortilla chips separate to maintain crispness.