🌽🍗 Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful, satisfying meal inspired by Mexican street corn (elote). It combines juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, creamy street-style corn, and fresh toppings. The mix of smoky spices, lime, and creamy sauce makes every bite bold and delicious.
🥗 Ingredients
For the Chicken
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2 chicken breasts, diced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon cumin
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Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Street Corn
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2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
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1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Bowl
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2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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1 avocado, sliced
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Lime wedges for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
2️⃣ Prepare the street corn
In a bowl mix:
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corn kernels
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mayonnaise
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sour cream or Greek yogurt
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chili powder
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lime juice
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cotija cheese
Stir well until creamy.
3️⃣ Assemble the bowls
Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.
Top with:
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cooked chicken
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street corn mixture
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tomatoes
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red onion
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avocado slices
4️⃣ Garnish and serve
Sprinkle fresh cilantro and add a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve immediately.
🍽️ Optional Add-Ons
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Black beans
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Jalapeño slices
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Shredded lettuce
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Extra cheese
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Hot sauce
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Packed with bold flavors
✔ High-protein meal
✔ Perfect for meal prep
✔ Ready in about 30 minutes
✔ Customizable with your favorite toppings
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use grilled chicken instead?
Yes! Grilled chicken adds even more smoky flavor.
Q: Is there a healthier sauce option?
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version.
Q: How long does it keep?
Store ingredients separately in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Q: Can I make it low-carb?
Yes. Replace rice with cauliflower rice or lettuce.
⭐ Tip: Lightly char the corn in a skillet for 3–4 minutes before mixing it with the sauce to get the authentic street corn flavor.
