Vibrant Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe
This Vibrant Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe is your go-to meal for a quick, healthy, and flavor-loaded experience. Juicy grilled chicken meets smoky, creamy Mexican street corn, served over rice and garnished with fresh herbs and zesty lime. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this colorful dish brings fiesta flavors to your table in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Dinner, Lunch Bowl
- Method: Grilling, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
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2 cups cooked white or brown rice
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1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream
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½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tbsp lime juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro
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Lime wedges (for garnish)
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Optional toppings: diced avocado, sliced jalapeño, hot sauce
Instructions
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Grill the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Grill until fully cooked, then slice thinly.
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Prepare Elote Mix: In a bowl, mix corn, mayo, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and half the cotija cheese. Add chili powder and stir well.
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Assemble Bowls: In each bowl, add a layer of rice, then top with sliced chicken and the street corn mixture.
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Garnish: Sprinkle remaining cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add any optional toppings.
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Serve: Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
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You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
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For extra char, grill your corn if using fresh.
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Make it spicy with jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg