Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a bold and satisfying fusion of grilled or seared chicken, Mexican-style street corn (Elote), and fluffy rice—all in one wholesome bowl. Creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky, this easy dinner is packed with flavor, fresh ingredients, and makes the perfect meal prep option or weeknight winner.
Ingredients
Chicken
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Street Corn
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2 cups corn kernels (from 2–3 ears of corn or frozen corn, thawed)
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1 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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⅓ cup Cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
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1 tbsp fresh lime juice
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½ tsp chili powder
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2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Rice Bowl
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2 cups cooked white or brown rice
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1 avocado, sliced (optional)
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Fresh lime wedges, for garnish
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Additional cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Marinate and Cook the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and juices run clear.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. -
Prepare the Street Corn
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If using fresh corn, grill it until slightly charred (about 10 minutes), then cut the kernels off the cob.
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If using frozen corn, sauté in butter until golden and heated through.
Mix corn with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.
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Assemble the Bowls
Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.
Top with sliced chicken and spoonfuls of the street corn mixture.
Garnish with avocado, extra cilantro, and fresh lime wedges if desired.
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Serve
Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the corn mixture.
Greek yogurt can be used instead of mayo for a lighter version.
Cotija offers authentic street corn flavor, but feta works well as a substitute.
This recipe works great with grilled shrimp or steak too!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Grilled / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keywords: street corn chicken bowl, elote bowl, Mexican chicken rice bowl, easy dinner, meal prep bowl