Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Loaded Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl inspired by Mexican street corn (elote). Featuring smoky, seasoned chicken, charred corn, cotija cheese, and zesty lime over fluffy rice, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
For the Rice Bowl Base:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Pickled jalapeños
- Hot sauce
- Chopped green onions
- Extra cotija cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken
- Mix chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub seasoning over chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
- Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over, and let rest before slicing.
- Make the Street Corn Topping
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add corn, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and minced garlic.
- Prepare the Rice
- Cook rice according to package instructions if not pre-cooked.
- Fluff with a fork and mix in butter, salt, and lime zest.
- Assemble the Bowls
- Divide rice into serving bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture.
- Add optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- Protein Swap: Use shrimp, steak, or tofu.
- Low-Carb: Substitute rice with cauliflower rice or lettuce.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free mayo and cheese alternatives.
- Extra Veggies: Add bell peppers, black beans, or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: Mexican street corn bowl, elote chicken rice bowl, easy chicken rice bowl, meal prep rice bowl, smoky chicken recipe