Description
The Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant meal featuring spiced chicken, creamy street corn, and fluffy rice, garnished with Cotija cheese and cilantro for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Prepare the Corn: If using frozen corn, thaw and dry it well. Grill the corn kernels in a skillet or on a grill until lightly charred, or use them as-is for convenience.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the grilled corn with red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze a little lime juice into the mixture for extra zing.
- Prepare the Rice: Divide the cooked rice evenly into serving bowls.
- Top with Chicken and Corn: Arrange the sliced chicken thighs over the rice, then generously spoon the street corn topping over the chicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional Cotija cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
A quick and easy assembly meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg