Description
Street Corn Chicken Bowl is a hearty, flavor-packed dinner inspired by Mexican elote. Juicy spice-rubbed chicken, creamy and zesty street corn, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings like black beans and avocado come together in one colorful bowl. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining, this dish is comforting, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed (680 g)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Street Corn:
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4 ears corn, husked
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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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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¼ cup cilantro, chopped
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Juice of 1 lime
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¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
For the Rice:
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 cups water
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
For Assembly:
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1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
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1 avocado, diced
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Hot sauce (optional)
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Lime wedges
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken: Toss chicken cubes with olive oil and spices. Cook in a hot skillet 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
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Make the Street Corn: Grill, boil, or roast corn until tender. Slice kernels off, then mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
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Cook the Rice: Rinse rice, then cook with water, olive oil, and salt. Simmer 18–20 minutes, then let rest 5–10 minutes before fluffing.
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Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, chicken, street corn, black beans, and avocado. Garnish with lime wedges and hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Frozen corn can replace fresh—just roast in a skillet for charred flavor.
Cotija cheese is authentic, but feta or Parmesan are good substitutes.
Add a fried egg on top for extra protein.
For meal prep, store avocado separately and add fresh before eating.
Chicken and rice freeze well; corn mixture is best fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner Bowls / Main Dish
- Method: Grill, Skillet, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired