Street Corn Chicken Bowl
A delicious and easy-to-make Street Corn Chicken Bowl, featuring grilled chicken, creamy elote-style corn, and zesty cilantro lime rice. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Grill pan or outdoor grill For cooking the chicken
- Mixing bowl For preparing the corn mixture
- Saucepan For cooking the rice
- Knife & cutting board For chopping ingredients
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- For the Corn Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups corn fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Juice of ½ lime
- For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ tsp salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- For Garnish:
- Extra cotija cheese
- Extra cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare & Cook the Chicken
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Step 2: Make the Corn Mixture
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked corn with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, chili powder, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Step 3: Prepare the Cilantro Lime Rice
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil, then add the rice. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and mix in lime juice and cilantro.
- Step 4: Assemble the Bowl
- In a serving bowl, add a scoop of cilantro lime rice.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and the creamy corn mixture.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different variation.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.