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A vibrant bowl of street corn chicken rice topped with creamy elote sauce, grilled corn, avocado, and lime slices on a rustic table

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl with Creamy Sauce

Ouissam Recipes
Flavor-packed and comfort-driven, this Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is loaded with grilled corn, seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy elote-style sauce that brings the fiesta to your fork!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts – sliced or pounded evenly
  • 1 cup cooked white rice – use fresh or day-old
  • 1 cup grilled corn kernels – fresh canned, or frozen
  • 1/2 avocado – sliced optional garnish
  • 2 tbsp Cotija cheese – crumbled
  • 1 lime – cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp olive oil – for cooking

Creamy Elote Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder or smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: pinch of garlic powder or chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

Marinate & Cook the Chicken:

  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
  • Grill or sear in a pan over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice.

Char the Corn (If Using Fresh):

  • Grill or roast corn kernels in a dry pan until lightly charred for extra flavor.

Mix the Creamy Sauce:

  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, whisking until the mixture is silky and well blended.

Build the Bowl:

  • Start with a layer of warm rice.
  • Add sliced grilled chicken, charred corn, and avocado.
  • Drizzle with the creamy sauce.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of Cotija cheese, a few lime wedges, and a touch of fresh cilantro if you like.

Notes

  • Craving more heat? Stir in some finely chopped jalapeños or a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
  • Swap Cotija cheese for feta or parmesan if needed.
  • This recipe is perfect for meal prep—just keep the sauce separate until ready to serve.
  • Can be made gluten-free by ensuring your mayo and cheese are gluten-free certified.
  • Want to make it vegetarian? Swap chicken for grilled mushrooms or black beans!
Keyword Creamy Elote Sauce Recipe, Easy Mexican Rice Bowl, Mexican Rice Bowl, Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl