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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl

A vibrant and flavorful chicken bowl inspired by Mexican street corn, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Elote Topping

  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder for dusting

Bowl Assembly

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced avocado
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • extra cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • While the chicken marinates, prepare the elote topping. In a medium bowl, combine thawed corn, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir well. Season with chili powder.
  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice or dice.
  • Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked quinoa or rice among four bowls. Top with sliced or diced chicken, black beans, diced avocado, and a generous portion of the elote topping.
  • Drizzle with salsa, garnish with extra cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn on the cob if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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