Description
A flavorful Mexican-inspired Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring smoky, seasoned chicken, creamy elote-style corn, and a hearty rice base. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
For the Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- Additional lime wedges for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
- Mix chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken with olive oil and lime juice, then rub the spice mixture evenly.
- Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until done.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice or slice.
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Make the Street Corn
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper.
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Assemble the Bowl
- Start with a base of cooked rice in serving bowls.
- Add diced chicken and a scoop of street corn.
- Top with sour cream, green onions, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
- Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Protein Swap: Use shrimp, tofu, or steak instead of chicken.
- Grain Alternatives: Try quinoa, cauliflower rice, or farro.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free mayo and cheese.
- Spice Level: Adjust chili powder and cayenne to taste.
- Meal Prep Tip: Store components separately for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: Street corn chicken bowl, Mexican rice bowl, elote chicken recipe, meal prep chicken bowl, easy chicken rice bowl.