Description
The Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines the bold flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) with juicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings. This dish is creamy, savory, and just the right amount of spicy. It’s a hearty and flavorful meal that’s easy to make, customizable, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of half a lime
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 tablespoons mayo
2 tablespoons sour cream
Juice of half a lime
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled
1 cup rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime rice)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for garnish)
Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Sliced avocado (optional)
Green onions (optional)
Crushed tortilla chips (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken: Mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Coat the chicken and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
Prepare the Street Corn: Roast or grill the corn until golden and slightly charred. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and cotija cheese. Stir in the roasted corn.
Cook the Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions. For cilantro lime rice, stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a splash of olive oil or butter.
Assemble the Bowl: Start with a scoop of rice, add sliced chicken, and top with street corn. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeños, avocado, green onions, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap sour cream and cotija with plant-based alternatives.
Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or hot sauce.
For a lighter option, replace white rice with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Grilling, sautéing, boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American