Description
Elote magic meets savory sliced chicken! This bowl pairs fluffy white rice with creamy cotija-dusted corn and perfectly cooked breasts. Quick skillet prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the rice and chicken. Cook the long-grain rice according to package directions. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and half of the chili powder.
- Step 2: Cook the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice it.
- Step 3: Char the corn. In the same skillet, add the drained corn kernels and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the kernels are slightly charred or toasted. Transfer the corn to a medium bowl.
- Step 4: Create the street corn mixture. To the bowl of charred corn, add the mayonnaise or crema, cotija cheese, the remaining chili powder, and the juice of 1 lime. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Step 5: Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice evenly between two serving bowls. Top the rice with the sliced or diced chicken, then generously spoon the street corn mixture over the chicken and rice.
Notes
- For the best texture, store leftover rice and chicken separately from the elote corn mixture in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, microwave the chicken and rice until warm, then top with the chilled street corn mixture to maintain the creamy texture of the dressing.
- Do not skip charring the corn; the slightly toasted kernels release a deeper sweetness and smoky flavor essential to the elote profile.
- Garnish the finished bowl with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, a dash of hot sauce, or extra lime wedges for a burst of brightness just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (approx. 475g)
- Calories: 585
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 7g