Description

A simplified take on vibrant Mexican street corn (elote), this bowl features tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, creamy avocado, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing served over rice. It’s a weeknight-friendly meal that’s big on flavor and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1–2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese, plus more for garnish
1 small red onion, thinly sliced or finely diced
1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
1 ripe avocado, diced
Lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub on chicken. Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 6-8 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest 5-10 minutes, then shred or chop.
2. Prepare the Corn: Thaw frozen corn or sauté fresh corn in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until tender and lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Make the Street Corn Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and cotija cheese in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top with chicken, corn, black beans, red onion, and optional jalapeños. Add diced avocado.
5. Dress and Serve: Drizzle street corn dressing over each bowl. Garnish with extra cilantro and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For optimal texture, store cooked components separately in airtight containers. Add avocado just before serving. The dressing should be stored in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be stored for 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Cooked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 35g