High Protein Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A vibrant and nutritious rice bowl packed with protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables, inspired by the lively atmosphere of street fairs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cheese, hot sauce, or crema for topping
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, corn, diced red onion, tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and black beans. Mix well to incorporate all those tasty flavors.
- Add Lime Zest and Seasonings: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Toss and Mix Thoroughly: Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve and Garnish: Scoop generous portions into bowls. Top off with sliced avocado, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and any additional toppings like cheese or hot sauce.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For optimal flavor, store toppings like avocado separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg