Description
This vibrant Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines juicy marinated chicken thighs with flavorful street corn topping over a bed of fluffy rice, creating a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled if possible – or frozen
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream (save half to drizzle on top)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
For the Chicken:
For the Street Corn Topping:
For the Rice and Assembly:
Instructions
- Season and marinate the chicken: Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and marinate them for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook (sear) the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Allow to rest, then slice.
- Prepare the street corn topping: Mix the grilled corn or sauteed frozen sweet corn, thinly sliced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Prepare the rice: Reheat the cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
- Assemble the bowls: Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges. Optionally, drizzle extra sour cream on top, and finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for enhanced flavor.
- Use fresh corn for a more authentic taste.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg