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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl features tender chicken thighs, sweet corn topping, and fluffy rice for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels grilled, if possible – frozen
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup sour cream save half to drizzle on top
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

For the Rice and Assembly

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
  • Mix sweet corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
  • Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra cotija, and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.
  • Optionally, drizzle extra sour cream on top and finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.
  • Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.

Notes

This bowl is perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner with a flavorful twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 43.5gProtein: 22.6gFat: 28.2g
Keyword chicken, comfort food, easy recipe, grilled corn, Rice Bowl, street corn
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