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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines smoky, caramelized corn, juicy seasoned chicken, zesty lime crema, and fluffy rice for a vibrant, hearty meal inspired by classic Mexican street corn. Finished with cotija cheese and lots of cilantro, it's perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 530 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 ears fresh corn
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Season the chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • While the chicken cooks, grill or char the corn directly on the grill pan or over a gas flame until lightly blackened all around. Cut the kernels off the cob and place in a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth to make the crema.
  • Mix half of the crema into the grilled corn along with half the chopped cilantro and cotija cheese. Reserve the remaining crema for drizzling later.
  • To assemble each bowl, divide the rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, a generous scoop of the street corn mix, and a drizzle of the remaining crema.
  • Garnish with extra cilantro, green onions, cotija cheese, and lime wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSodium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword street corn bowl, chicken rice bowl, elote bowl, meal prep rice bowl
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