Description
A flavor-packed Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe inspired by Mexican elote. This easy, one-bowl meal features grilled chicken, charred corn, a creamy sauce, and zesty spices over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 2 ears of corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over the chicken, and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Make the Street Corn Topping
- If using fresh corn, grill or pan-sear the corn until slightly charred, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Stir in the corn kernels and mix until well coated.
- Assemble the Rice Bowls
- Divide the cooked rice between serving bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime wedges
Notes
- Swap the Protein: Try shrimp, tofu, or black beans instead of chicken.
- Make it Spicier: Add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Use a Different Cheese: Queso fresco or shredded Mexican cheese blend works well.
- Grain Options: Replace rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared (or grilled)
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Bowl, Elote Rice Bowl, Mexican Chicken Bowl, Easy Chicken Dinner, One-Bowl Meal