Description
A flavorful and hearty Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl made with juicy grilled chicken, creamy elote-style corn, and zesty cilantro lime rice. This bold and customizable dish is perfect for meal prep or a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 large chicken breasts, diced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp cumin
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Juice of ½ lime
For the Rice:
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1 cup long-grain white or brown rice (cooked)
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
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Salt to taste
For the Street Corn:
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2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
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½ tsp chili powder
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Juice of 1 lime
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Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
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Sliced avocado
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Chopped tomatoes
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Sliced jalapeños
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Extra cotija cheese
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Lime wedges
Instructions
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Marinate Chicken
Toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes. -
Cook Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken until browned and fully cooked (5–7 minutes). Set aside. -
Prepare Street Corn
Char corn in a hot skillet or grill. Mix with mayonnaise, cotija, chili powder, lime juice, and salt. -
Flavor the Rice
Cook rice as per instructions. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
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Assemble the Bowl
Layer rice, chicken, and corn mix in a bowl. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm!
Notes
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.Vegan?
- Use plant-based chicken and vegan mayo + cheese.
- Add hot sauce for extra kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, elote rice bowl, grilled chicken bowl, healthy Mexican dinner, spicy chicken corn rice, easy meal prep bowls