Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish featuring grilled chicken, creamy street corn (elote), and fluffy rice. Topped with fresh cilantro, avocado, and a drizzle of hot sauce, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that brings bold flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup long-grain rice
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2 ears of corn, husked
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream
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¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
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Chopped cilantro
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Diced avocado
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Sliced jalapeños
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Hot sauce
Instructions
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Cook the Rice: Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
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Grill the Corn & Chicken: Brush the chicken and corn with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken for about 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked, and grill the corn until charred.
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Make the Elote Mixture: In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. Cut the kernels off the grilled corn and stir them into the mixture.
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Slice the Chicken: Let the grilled chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
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Assemble the Bowl: Spoon the rice into bowls, top with sliced chicken, and generously add the street corn mixture.
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Add Toppings: Garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado, sliced jalapeños, and a drizzle of hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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You can swap the chicken for grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
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If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the chili powder or add more hot sauce.
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The street corn mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Bowl Meal
- Method: Grilled, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Grilled Chicken, Elote, Mexican Bowl Meal, Healthy Rice Bowl, Easy Dinner, Street Corn, Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe, Summer Bowl Meal