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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Bring food truck flavors home with this Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl! Creamy elote-style corn meets tender chicken over lime-infused rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base:

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 4 cups corn fresh or frozen

Elote Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Rice Base:

  • Cook rice with lime juice
  • Season with salt
  • Fluff when done

Chicken:

  • Season chicken
  • Grill or pan-fry
  • Rest and slice

Corn Mixture:

  • Char corn
  • Mix sauce ingredients
  • Combine with corn
  • Add cheese

Assembly:

  • Layer rice
  • Add chicken
  • Top with corn mixture
  • Garnish and serve

Notes

  • Get a good char on corn for smoky flavor
  • Make extra sauce - stores well for 3 days
  • Warm bowls before serving for best results
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