Description
A vibrant and satisfying rice bowl featuring juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy sauce, inspired by the popular elote dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the Corn: Stir in the corn and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place a serving of cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl.
- Top with Chicken and Corn: Spoon the mixture on top of the rice.
- Drizzle the Sauce: Generously drizzle the sauce over the chicken and corn.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Consider using leftover rice for convenience and feel free to add toppings like avocado slices or beans for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, street corn, elote, rice bowl, quick dinner, Mexican food