Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines juicy, seasoned chicken with smoky grilled corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and fluffy rice for a bold, flavorful meal. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 cups cooked Jasmine rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate & Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then coat chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes before cooking in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side.
- Prepare the Street Corn Topping: In a large bowl, mix together grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Cotija cheese, then stir in chili powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice.
- Prepare the Rice: Reheat cooked Jasmine rice with a splash of water in the microwave to keep it fluffy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place a scoop of rice in each bowl, top with sliced grilled chicken and the street corn mixture, and garnish with fresh cilantro and extra Cotija cheese.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve with lime wedges and an optional drizzle of extra sour cream.
Notes
Grill the corn for extra smoky flavor. Adjust spice levels to your preference. Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg